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Some cases of primary hyperparathyroidism may not be truly primary in origin

  • By

  • De-ya Kong

  • De-ru Kong

  • Bai-qing Peng

  • Li-yuan Mu

  • Xiao-chun Cheng

  • Xi-rui Li

  • Xiu-quan Qu

  • Dong-li Liu

  • Zhao-hai Li

  • Ao-ran Li

  • Ling-quan Kong

  • July 7, 2026

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    Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is traditionally viewed as resulting from intrinsic parathyroid pathology.

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    Some cases of PHPT may actually be irreversible secondary hyperparathyroidism, linked to chronic calcium and vitamin D insufficiency.

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    Epidemiological evidence shows a correlation between low lifelong calcium intake and increased risk of PHPT.

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    A significant number of patients diagnosed with PHPT may have been misdiagnosed and actually suffer from secondary hyperparathyroidism.

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    This new understanding emphasizes the need for correcting nutritional deficiencies in the management of hyperparathyroidism.

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Some cases of primary hyperparathyroidism may not be truly primary in origin

  • by De-ya Kong, De-ru Kong, Bai-qing Peng, Li-yuan Mu, Xiao-chun Cheng, Xi-rui Li, Xiu-quan Qu, Dong-li Liu, Zhao-hai Li, Ao-ran Li, Ling-quan Kong

  • July 7, 2026

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