2. Male patient named Ashraf Frg Muhamed
,44 years old from kfr sad
,married have 2 offsprings ,work as driver have no
special habits of medical importance
Personal history
4. The patient is known to be ESRD on regular
hemodialysis for 5 years 3 sessions/week 4
hours/session.
The condition started 5 years ago in gradual
onset , progressive course of generalized bone
aches , persistent itching
Patient soughed medical advice and
investigations were done and revealed elevated
serum calcium , phosphorus and PTH
Present history
6. Trial of medical treatment
Patient received one alpha 1mcg I.V for2 years
and calcium capsules but no improvement
Also patient received sevelamer 1600mg po/day
for 1 month
,cinacalcet30 mg once /day for 1 month then
twice/day , but no response
8. Cardiac consultation:
E C G: normal.
Pulse:72beat/min.
ABP:140/80mmHg.
No other abnormality detected.
ENT consultation : normal freely mobile vocal
cords
Consultations
9. Decision
Parathyroidectomy is the ideal solution in cases of
ESRD with tertiary hyperparathyroidism after
failure of oral medical treatment.