Bilateral Genu Valgum in an Adolescent with Primary Hyperparathyroidism

Abstract

Primary hyperparathyroidism in children and adolescents is rare and often symptomatic at presentation. A 15-year-old boy presented with bilateral genu valgum for two years. Biochemical results were consistent with primary hyperparathyroidism. Calcium levels normalized two months after removal of a left inferior parathyroid adenoma.

Keywords

• primary hyperparathyroidism
• adolescent
• genu valgum
• parathyroid neoplasms