Primary Hyperparathyroidism in an Infant: Case Report with Review of the Literature

Abstract

Primary' hyperparathyroidism is rare in children under the age of 16 and uncommon in adolescents1 While most cases of primary hyperparathyroidism in neonates and infants are caused by parathyroid hyperplasia, the majority of case* appearing during childhood and adolescence arc caused by a parathyroid adenoma. 2 A female Sudanese infani who has primary hyperparathyroidism due to parathyroid hyperplasia is presented Results of workup, possible .etiologies and review of the literature on primary hyperparathyroidism arc presented. To our knowledge, litis is the first case reported at this age in the Arab world.