title: Hyperparathyroidism: retrospect and prospect.
abstract: The history of hyperparathyroidism is outlined and the diagnosis and treatment of its various causes reviewed with reference to a series of 153 patients operated on for hyperparathyroidism in the past 20 years. In 119 cases the condition was primary, being due to a tumour or hyperplasia. Future developments in this field are briefly considered.
mesh_terms: D000236:Adenoma / Q000601:surgery; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000818:Animals; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D006961:Hyperparathyroidism / Q000266:history* / Q000601:surgery; D006965:Hyperplasia / Q000601:surgery; D006996:Hypocalcemia / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010281:Parathyroid Hormone / Q000097:blood; D010282:Parathyroid Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications
chemical_list: D010281:Parathyroid Hormone