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David Goltzman (Montreal, Canada)

Diseases of the parathyroid glands

Topics to be covered

During this session, the causes, diagnosis and treatment of both hypercalcemic and hypocalcemic disorders associated with the parathyroid glands will be covered. Thus the most recent guidelines associated with the management of asymptomatic primary hyperparathyroidism will be discussed including both genetic and sporadic causes of hyperparathyroidism. A discussion of the differential diagnosis and management of hypocaclemic disorders of the parathyroid glands will then follow, where the topics of hypoparathyroidism and secondary hyperparathyroidism will be reviewed.

Educational goals

After attending this Meet the Professor session, participants will be expected to:

• be aware of the current guidelines for diagnosis and management of asymptomatic primary hyperparathyroidism;
• understand the causes and management of hypoparathyroidism;
• understand the causes and management of secondary hyperparathyroidism.

Target audience

Practicing physicians and clinical trainees involved in the management of patients with parathyroid disease.

Teaching methods

The audience will be invited to express their knowledge on the topics to be addressed and this will be followed by an interactive dialogue on the information that is raised.