Rapid recovery in Bone Mineral Density and Bone Turnover Markers after parathyroidectomyin primary hyperparathyroidism

Patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) generally display reduced bone mass due to excessive parathormone activity. In India, PHPT still presents with significant bone disease like multiple fractures and severe osteoporosis. An improvement in bone density and bone turnover markers(BTM) usually occurs after parathyroid surgery and this aspect has not yet been adequately studied in an Indian context. We present a patient with PHPT who made a very significant improvement in BMD and BTM as early as 6 months.