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- Overview
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Prevention
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Osteitis fibrosa cystica
Treatment
Most of the bone problems of osteitis fibrosa are usually reversible with surgery.
Most patients with hyperparathyroidism have no symptoms, and many can be followed with blood tests and bone measurements. Others may need surgery to remove the abnormal parathyroid gland(s).
If surgery is not possible, drugs can sometimes be used to lower calcium levels.
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Complications
The complications of osteitis fibrosa include bone fractures, pain, and deformities. There may be other problems due to hyperparathyroidism such as
Calling your health care provider
Call your health care provider if you have bone pain, tenderness, or symptoms of hyperparathyroidism.
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Review Date: 08/31/2010
Reviewed By: Ari S. Eckman, MD, Chief, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and
Metabolism, Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Elizabeth, NJ. Review
provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David
Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
