Hyperparathyroidism is characterized by the following except:: (A) Generalized osteoporosis, (B) Renal calculi, (C) Hypercalcemia, (D) Osteosclerosis
Answer is D. Patients with PHPT(Primary hyperparathyroidism) formerly present with the "classic" pentad of symptoms:Kidney stonesPainful bonesAbdominal groansPsychic moansFatigue oveonesDiagnosis:- Elevated serum calcium and intact PTH or two-site PTH levels, without hypocalciuria establishes the diagnosis of PHPT