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What are the complications of parathyroid adenoma ?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Many: If the adenoma produces extra parathyroid hormone, you can have high calcium concentration in your blood which can cause many symptoms and conseuquences including: constipation, abdominal pain, fatigue, musle weakness/twiches, renal insufficiency, excessive urination and dehydration, kidney stone production, osteoporosis, memory loss, depression...It needs to be evaluated and taken seriously.

Answered 11/5/2018

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Hypercalcemia: There are also cardiac issues, increase risk of breast and prostate cancers. Surgical treatment is simple outpatient procedure which can be done with a 3/4 inch incision.

Answered 2/2/2015

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