Anemia in primary hyperparathyroidism

Abstract

Introduction. Anaemia is a complication of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). Pathogenesis of PHPT-induced anaemia involves inhibited erythroid cell proliferation associated with the underlying disease and non-specific factors (blood loss, chronic kidney disease). However, its specific mechanisms remain unclear.Aim. Clinical description of a PHPT case with multifactorial complicating anaemia.Main findings. With putative evidence existing on relationships between PHPT and anaemia, no large clinical trials substantiated suitable algorithms for such patients’ management. The genesis of anaemia reported in this case was multifactorial and not decisively excluding PHPT from putative causes.