Diagnostic yield of parathyroid hormone testing in children evaluated for hypercalciuria

Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2004 Oct;43(8):725-7. doi: 10.1177/000992280404300806.

Abstract

Hypercalciuria is a frequent cause of non-glomerular hematuria in pediatric patients. Because hypercalciuria can be secondary to primary hyperparathyroidism, measurement of serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels is often performed in children with this urinary abnormality. A retrospective chart review was performed to determine the diagnostic yield of PTH measurements when performed under these clinical circumstances. Over a 30-month period (January 1, 2001 to September 30, 2003), among 31 children who had a PTH determination, the level was elevated in 1 (3%) patient. Based on these findings and the serious nature of untreated primary hyperparathyroidism, serum PTH level should be measured in pediatric patients with newly diagnosed hypercalciuria.

MeSH terms

  • Calcium / urine*
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperparathyroidism / blood*
  • Hyperparathyroidism / complications
  • Male
  • Parathyroid Hormone / blood*
  • Retrospective Studies

Substances

  • Parathyroid Hormone
  • Calcium