Hyperparathyroidism: A rare cause of worsening of parkinsonism

Parkinsonism secondary to hypoparathyroidism is well described. The association of hyperparathyroidism with parkinsonism is rare. We describe here a case of progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) associated with hyperparathyroidism secondary to a parathyroid adenoma who improved significantly with sur...

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Published in:	Annals of movement disorders Vol. 3; no. 3; pp. 181 - 184
Main Authors:	Bhushan R Mishal, Kartik J Kachhadiya, Shaival H Chandalia, Mehul S Bhansali, Pettarusp M Wadia
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 01-09-2020
Subjects:	hypercalcemia hyperparathyroidism parkinsonism progressive supranuclear palsy (psp) worsening of parkinsonism
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Summary:	Parkinsonism secondary to hypoparathyroidism is well described. The association of hyperparathyroidism with parkinsonism is rare. We describe here a case of progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) associated with hyperparathyroidism secondary to a parathyroid adenoma who improved significantly with surgical excision of the parathyroid adenoma.
ISSN:	2590-3446 2590-3454
DOI:	10.4103/AOMD.AOMD_28_20