Abstract
A finely balanced control system keeps the extracellular calcium concentration within
narrow limits. Disorders of calcium metabolism are often based on altered parathormone
levels. Symptoms are not always clear, sometimes they are even missing: the more it
is important to know possible associated diseases. The author presents basics, current
diagnostics and concrete therapy options. Central hormone for the regulation of the
calcium balance is the parathyroid hormone. With decreasing calcium, PTH leads to
an increase in extracellular free calcium concentration in three ways. The classic
symptoms of pHPT (polyuria, polydipsia, “stone, leg, and stomach pain”) are rare now,
as the condition is diagnosed much earlier. Treatment of choice in all symptomatic
patients with pHPT is surgery. FHH and pHPT are both characterized by hypercalcaemia
and increased parathyroid hormone. The differential diagnosis of urinary calcium excretion,
which is usually lower in FHH but normal or elevated in pHPT, is crucial. In primary
hypoparathyroidism, parathyroid failure interferes with calcium homeostasis at a central
location. Consequences are hypocalcaemia, hyperphosphatemia and lack of active vitamin
D. Due to increased urinary calcium excretion, patients with ADH are at high risk
for kidney stones, nephrocalcinosis and the development of renal insufficiency. Recently,
rhPTH 1-84 has been available for the treatment of hypoparathyroidism. However, long-term
data is still lacking to provide a safe indication, considering potential effects
and side effects.
Ein fein austariertes Regelsystem hält die extrazelluläre Kalziumkonzentration in
engen Grenzen. Bei Störungen des Kalziumstoffwechsels liegen oft veränderte Parathormonspiegel
vor. Nicht immer sind die Symptome eindeutig, manchmal fehlen sie sogar: Umso wichtiger
ist es, mögliche assoziierte Erkrankungen zu (er)kennen. Der Autor stellt Grundlagen,
aktuelle Diagnostik und konkrete Therapieoptionen vor.
Schlüsselwörter
hormonelles Regelsystem - Kalziumkonzentration - CaSR - FHH - rhPTH1-84
Key words
hormonal control system - calcium concentration - CaSR - FHH - rhPTH1-84