Intractable localized inguinal pruritus as a sign of primary hyperparathyroidism

Source

Journal Médical Libanais

Issue

Vol. 65, Issue 2 (30 Jun. 2017), pp.123-124, 2 p.

Publisher

Lebanese Order of Physicians

Publication Date

2017-06-30

Country of Publication

Lebanon

No. of Pages

2

Main Subjects

Psychology

Abstract EN

Generalized pruritus is a well-known complication of primary hyperparathyroidism.

We present the first case of primary hyperparathyroidism presenting as a severe localized inguinal pruritus.

Pruritus completely resolved after subtotal parathyroidectomy suggesting that intractable cutaneous symptoms like pruritus might be added to the current approved indications of parathyroidectomy in primary hyperparathyroidism.

This study also discusses the pathophysiology of pruritus in hyperparathyroidism.

Keywords : pruritus, hyperparathyroidism.

Abstract FRE

Le prurit généralisé est une complication connue de l’hyperparathyroïdisme primaire.

Nous présentons le premier cas d’hyperparathyroïdisme primaire se présentant par un prurit inguinal féroce et isolé; ce dernier a totalement régressé après parathyroïdectomie, suggérant ainsi que les signes cutanés sévères, notamment le prurit, peuvent justifier à eux seuls une parathyroïdectomie dans le cadre d’une hyperparathyroïdie primaire.

La pathophysiologie du prurit dans l’hyperparathyroïdie est également discutée.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Haber, Roger& Helou, Josiane& Kechichian, Elio& Haddad, Fadi. 2017. Intractable localized inguinal pruritus as a sign of primary hyperparathyroidism. Journal Médical Libanais،Vol. 65, no. 2, pp.123-124.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)

Haber, Roger…[et al.]. Intractable localized inguinal pruritus as a sign of primary hyperparathyroidism. Journal Médical Libanais Vol. 65, no. 2 (2017), pp.123-124.
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American Medical Association (AMA)

Haber, Roger& Helou, Josiane& Kechichian, Elio& Haddad, Fadi. Intractable localized inguinal pruritus as a sign of primary hyperparathyroidism. Journal Médical Libanais. 2017. Vol. 65, no. 2, pp.123-124.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-760854

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references : p. 124

Record ID

BIM-760854