Publications by authors named "Andrew J Behnke"
Article Synopsis
- Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) causes overproduction of parathyroid hormone, leading to elevated calcium levels and symptoms like constipation, abdominal pain, and sometimes requiring surgical treatment.
- A study assessed 546 patients with hypercalcemia at a medical center, ultimately reviewing those eligible for parathyroid hormone (PTH) testing, resulting in only 20 patients receiving a new PTH test.
- Among those tested, 50% had elevated PTH levels indicating PHPT, while 45% had normal but possibly inappropriate PTH levels, highlighting that PHPT is often underdiagnosed and suggesting a need for better clinician awareness.
