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what is the definite diagnostic procedures for primary hyperparathyroidism?


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Usually itīs asymptomatic, thus, the first test you have is hyperCa, hypoP, then you ask for a PTH (elevated in primary hyperparathyroidism; if itīs low, it can me a malignancy with an PTHr-protein)

There is also the IRMA (immunoradiometric assay) to diagnose primary hyperparathyroidism.


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ok....definite diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism is made only by sugical exploration of the neck..

an experienced surgeon can completely remove the adenoma in most patients


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grin ok

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