Prolonged fever associated with primary hyperparathyroidism.
A 36-year-old woman presented with hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria, elevated serum parathyroid hormone levels and prolonged fever. Surgical removal of the hyperplastic and adenomatous parathyroid glands led to reversal of the biochemical abnormalities as well as return of her temperature to normal.
D000236:Adenoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005335:Fever of Unknown Origin / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D006962:Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary / Q000150:complications*; D010282:Parathyroid Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery