[A Scandinavian multicenter study will investigate the question: surgery or not in mild primary hyperparathyroidism?].
Primary hyperparathyroidism is a common endocrine disease particularly prevalent among elderly women. A majority of these patients diagnosed today are mildly hypercalcaemic, and many seem to lack manifest symptoms or complications. In such cases, conservative follow-up rather than parathyroid surgery may be suggested. However, long-term follow-up may entail costly investigations and be difficult to accomplish. Moreover, conservative follow-up is associated with a risk of subsequent complications or even premature death due to cardiovascular disorders. A Scandinavian multicentre study has been initiated to assess survival, morbidity and quality of life in surgically vs. conservatively treated patients.
Lundgren
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Kirurgiska kliniken, Akademiska sjukhuset, Uppsala. ewa.lundgren@kirurgi.uu.se
Werner
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Farnebo
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Bollerslev
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J
Akerström
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D000368:Aged; D003657:Decision Making; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006961:Hyperparathyroidism / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D015337:Multicenter Studies as Topic; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011788:Quality of Life; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D012537:Scandinavian and Nordic Countries