Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

• appropriate increase in parathyroid hormone (PTH) due to low plasma calcium

Laboratory

•  ↑ PTH

•  ↓ plasma calcium

Causes

• chronic renal disease

  • no alpha-hydroxylation of 25-OH_D

• dietary vitamin D deficiency

Treatment

• treat underlying cause

• dietary calcium supplementation

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