Primary hyperparathyroidism presenting as a proximal myopathy.
A 46-year-old female presented with a three year history of progressive weakness. Asymptomatic apart from proximal myopathy, multi channel screening and radiological features indicated primary hyperparathyroidism with severe metabolic bone disease. Removal of a parathyroid adenoma led to improvement of muscle strength and regression of bony and metabolic changes.
D000236:Adenoma / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006961:Hyperparathyroidism / Q000150:complications*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D010282:Parathyroid Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*