Parathyroid and bone. Secondary hyperparathyroidism after renal transplantation

Negi, S.; Okamoto, M.; Shigematsu, T.

Clinical Calcium 17(12): 1880-1887

2007


ISSN/ISBN: 0917-5857
PMID: 18057664
Document Number: 613906
Serum parathyroid hormone concentrations decrease progressively during the first 3 to 6 month after successful renal transplantation. However 1 year after transplantation, persistent hyperparathyroidism is common. Hypercalcemia due to persistent hyperparathyroidism cause graft dysfunction and cardiovascular calcification. Renal transplant recipients with persistent hyperparathyroidism need treatment with vitamin D and calcium, in some cases parathyroidectomy has to be considered.

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