Cognitive impairment associated to primary hyperparathyroidism. Report of one case

Fuentes R, Paola; Gac, Homero; Carrasco, Marcela; Aguilar, Lorena; Paulo Marin, Pedro

Abstract

We report a 79-year-old male patient presenting with progressive memory loss associated with anxiety and muscular pain. An extensive biochemical control revealed high serum calcium and parathormone levels, and normal thyroid hormones. Cognitive assessment prior to surgery was compatible with mild cognitive impairment, showing significant improvement two months after parathyroidectomy. Our case suggests that, although rare, primary hyperparathyroidism should be considered as a possible cause of cognitive decline in the elderly. (Rev Med Chile 2011; 139: 638-641).

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Título según WOS: Cognitive impairment associated to primary hyperparathyroidism. Report of one case
Título de la Revista: REVISTA MEDICA DE CHILE
Volumen: 139
Número: 5
Editorial: Sociedad Médica de Santiago
Fecha de publicación: 2011
Página de inicio: 638
Página final: 641
DOI:

10.4067/S0034-98872011000500012

Notas: ISI