Bilateral Genu Valgum in an  Adolescent with Primary Hyperparathyroidism: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Siow Ping Lee; Shu Teng  Chai; Leh Teng  Loh; Norhaliza Mohd Ali

doi:10.15605/jafes.035.02.07

Authors

Siow Ping Lee Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Johor https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0104-6978
Shu Teng Chai Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Johor https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3631-4960
Leh Teng Loh Gleneagles Medini, Johor
Norhaliza Mohd Ali Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Johor https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9197-2996

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.035.02.07

Keywords:

primary hyperparathyroidism, adolescent, genu valgum, parathyroid neoplasms

Abstract

Primary hyperparathyroidism in children and adolescents is rare and often symptomatic at presentation. A 15-year-old boy presented with bilateral genu valgum for two years. Biochemical results were consistent with primary hyperparathyroidism. Calcium levels normalized two months after removal of a left inferior parathyroid adenoma.

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Author Biographies

Siow Ping Lee, Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Johor

Department of Medicine

Shu Teng Chai, Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Johor

Department of Medicine

Norhaliza Mohd Ali , Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Johor

Department of Medicine

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