Abstract
Normocalcemic primary hyperparathyroidism is an uncommon condition usually found among patients with urinary stones. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of a patient with normocalcemic primary hyperparathyroidism presenting with bilateral femoral neck fracture. A 45-year-old man had pain both hip joints and limping in for several months. Vertical fractures of bilateral femoral necks were found by radiographs. Laboratory findings showed a normal value of total serum calcium but elevated serum ionized calcium. Serum parathyroid hormone and alkaline phosphatase levels were elevated. The patient was treated with subtrochanteric valgus osteotomy fixed with a dynamic hip screw and total parathyroidectomy. Histopathologic examination showed hyperplasia of the parathyroid glands. At 1-year follow-up, the patient was doing well clinically. Copyright 2002, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved.
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