An Atypical Presentation of Primary Hyperparathyroidism With Multiple Spontaneous Tendon Ruptures: A Case Report and Literature Review on the Management of Primary Hyperparathyroidism

Abstract

Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a common endocrine condition, increasingly presenting asymptomatically and detected on routine laboratory examination in developed countries. Multiple spontaneous tendon ruptures as the initial presentation of PHPT is extremely rare. We present the case of a 28-year-old male diagnosed with severe hypercalcemia secondary to PHPT after presenting with complications of multiple spontaneous tendon ruptures,and discuss the management issues in PHPT for this patient.