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Research Article: Dietary calcium intake in primary hyperparathyroidism and in its normocalcemic variant: a case-control study

Date Published: 2025-02-03

Abstract:
Introduction: Normocalcemic primary hyperparathyroidism (NHPT) is considered to be an early stage in the evolution of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). To formulate a correct diagnosis, secondary hyperparathyroidism due to low calcium intake must be excluded. Whether dietary calcium intake might affect the clinical presentation of PHPT or NHPT has never been addressed consistently.

Introduction:
Objective: To describe patients with a diagnosis of NHPT or PHPT in relation to their calcium intake, through three standard validated questionnaires; to describe clinical, biochemical and radiological features of NHPT and PHPT patients compared to each other and to a control group.

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