Primary hyperparathyroidism in the geriatric population: A case report and mini literature review

Abstract

We report a case of a 93‐year‐old woman with PHPT secondary to a left inferior parathyroid adenoma. The patient met criteria to be a surgical candidate; however, literature about parathyroidectomy in the elderly was limited and controversial. The patient remained stable through medical management for the next 5 years.Diagnosis and management of PHPT in the geriatric population remains challenging. Although parathyroidectomy is the definitive treatment in the general population, medical management can be strongly considered in the geriatric population with PHPT.