25th August 2020

A 57-year-old man attends a clinic appointment

A 57-year-old man attends a clinic appointment. He initially presented to his GP with a three-month history of constipation, which he had not been able to manage using laxatives or dietary changes. The GP performed some blood tests, which revealed a raised serum calcium level. This test was repeated, and the calcium level remained high – a further hormone profile showed a concurrent rise in parathyroid hormone (PTH), at which point the GP referred the patient to secondary care. The patient attends clinic hoping for a diagnosis, and information about treatment. 

Which of the following statements about the treatment of this condition is correct? 

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.