Primary hyperparathyroidism in a young adult presenting with severe hypertension

J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Jan-Feb;23(1-2):193-6. doi: 10.1515/jpem.2010.23.1-2.193.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Humans
  • Hypercalcemia / complications*
  • Hyperparathyroidism, Primary / complications*
  • Hyperparathyroidism, Primary / pathology
  • Hypertension / complications*
  • Hypophosphatemia / complications*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Severity of Illness Index