Primary Hyperparathyroidism in a Young Adult Presenting with Severe Hypertension
Articles > Article · 2010
Authors: Samim ÖZEN, Ahmet ÇELİK, Hudaver ALPER, Damla Goksen SIMSEK, Şükran DARCAN
Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, WoS, 2010, vol 23, pp 193-6
DOI: 10.1515/jpem.2010.23.1-2.193
Summary
Hypertension is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in childhood. Endocrine-related hypertension is rare in children. Hypercalcmia due to hyperparathyroidism is a rare cause of endocrine-related hypertension in childhood. We present a patient with severe headache, who was diagnosed with hypertension due to hyperparathyroidism. Hyperparathyroidism should be kept in mind in children with hypertension accompanied by hypercalcemia and hypophosphatemia.