A controlled, prospective study of neuropsychological outcomes post parathyroidectomy in primary hyperparathyroid patients.

Background: There is an increasing number of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) patients with neuropsychological or psychiatric symptoms. Many of these patients do not have osseous or renal complications to satisfy the criteria for parathyroidectomy according to the NIH guidelines.

Objective: To assess whether there is any improvement in neuropsychological and mood symptoms following parathyroidectomy.