Parathyroid Hormone-Mediated Hypercalcemia With Remarkable Bone Mineral Density Recovery After Multiple Zoledronic Acid Infusions

This case report describes a remarkable improvement in bone mineral density (BMD) in a 95-year-old female with parathyroid hormone (PTH)-mediated hypercalcemia following treatment with zoledronic acid. Despite her complex medical history, including chronic kidney disease (CKD) and osteoporosis, the patient experienced a significant increase in bone density, particularly in the left femoral neck, while maintaining stable renal function. This case highlights the efficacy and safety of zoledronic acid in elderly patients with osteoporosis and hypercalcemia, emphasizing the importance of careful monitoring to prevent renal complications. These findings offer valuable insights into the use of bisphosphonates in older populations with additional comorbidities.

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Cureus
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2024-11-11
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.73435
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Bone health and treatments
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Parathyroid Hormone-Mediated Hypercalcemia With Remarkable Bone Mineral Density Recovery After Multiple Zoledronic Acid Infusions

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Parathyroid Hormone-Mediated Hypercalcemia With Remarkable Bone Mineral Density Recovery After Multiple Zoledronic Acid Infusions

Mahvish Renzu, Wael Taha, Meumbur P Kpughur-Tule, Alexander M Satei, Carly Hubers, Kendall Conway
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This case report describes a remarkable improvement in bone mineral density (BMD) in a 95-year-old female with parathyroid hormone (PTH)-mediated hypercalcemia following treatment with zoledronic acid. Despite her complex medical history, including chronic kidney disease (CKD) and osteoporosis, the patient experienced a significant increase in bone density, particularly in the left femoral neck, while maintaining stable renal function. This case highlights the efficacy and safety of zoledronic acid in elderly patients with osteoporosis and hypercalcemia, emphasizing the importance of careful monitoring to prevent renal complications. These findings offer valuable insights into the use of bisphosphonates in older populations with additional comorbidities.

CureusVol. 16(11)
Trinity Health (US), Wayne State University (US), Detroit Medical Center (US)
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Parathyroid Hormone-Mediated Hypercalcemia With Remarkable Bone Mineral Density Recovery After Multiple Zoledronic Acid Infusions — Mahvish Renzu, Wael Taha, et al. · Cureus (2024) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS