A Case of Primary Hyperparathyroidism Coincident with Advanced Iliac Artery Aneurism
1Department of Endocrinology, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey
2Department of Radiology, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey
J Clin Pract Res 2021; 43(5): 499-501 DOI: 10.14744/etd.2020.31391
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Abstract

Background: Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a clinical entity characterized by clinical symptoms specific to high parathyroid hormone (PTH) and hypercalcemia. Patients are generally asymptomatic, and high calcium levels are detected by biochemical tests. We present a case of a patient with a rare vascular complication of hyperparathyroidism.
Case Report: In our 58-year-old male patient, a high calcium level was attributed to PHPT. The iliac artery aneurysm detected in our patient was evaluated as a complication of an elevated PTH level. No risk factors for IAA were detected in the patient’s history. Surgery was performed for the iliac artery, followed by parathyroidectomy.
Conclusion: In this case report, a PHPT case without a risk factor for IAA is presented. This case demonstrates the relation between higher PTH levels and vascular damage. This case presented with the absence of advanced-stage iliac artery aneurism with PHPT coexistence.