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It is a complication of hyperparathyroidism in which bones become soft and deformed.

causes

The parathyroid glands are four glands in the neck that help control calcium use and removal by the body. Theydo this by producing parathyroid hormone (PTH), which helps control calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D in the

blood and bones.

Too much parathyroid hormone (hyperparathyroidism) can lead to increased bone breakdown, which can cause

their softening.

This condition is almost never caused by parathyroid cancer.

Before 1950, about half of the people diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism had osteitis fibrosa. At present, the

condition is not common, because the diagnosis of patients with hyperparathyroidism is done so earlier, before

the bone softening occurs.

People with severe hyperparathyroidism have a higher risk of osteitis fibrosa.

symptomsOsteitis fibrosa may cause pain or tenderness in the bones and may be fractures (breaks) in the arms, legs or

spine, like other bone problems.

Hyperparathyroidism can cause nausea, constipation, fatigue and weakness.

Exams and Tests

Blood tests show a high level of calcium, parathyroid hormone and alkaline phosphatase (a bone chemical).

Phosphorus levels may be low.

Radiographs may show thin bones, fractures, bowing, and cysts. Also, dental radiographs may be abnormal.

It may take an x-ray of the bone, as people with hyperparathyroidism are more likely to have osteopenia (thin

bones) or osteoporosis (very thin bones) than to have fully developed fibrous osteitis.

treatment

Most of the bone problems of osteitis fibrosa can be reversed with surgery to remove the (s) gland (s) abnormalparathyroid (s). However, some people choose not to undergo surgery and instead they follow up with blood

tests and bone measurements.

If surgery is not possible, sometimes drugs can be used to lower calcium levels.

complicationsSome of the complications of osteitis fibrosa are:

bone fractures

deformities

painHyperparathyroidism due to problems such as kidney stones and kidney failure

When to Contact a Medical ProfessionalCall your doctor if you have pain or tenderness in the bones or symptoms of hyperparathyroidism.

prevention

Today, with routine blood tests performed during a medical examination or other health problems generally

high levels of calcium are detected before serious damage is done.