Calcium Conundrums

Saturday, October 17, 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PT

Location: 518

Lead Presenter(s)

David C. Shonka, Jr., MD

Professor
University of Virginia Medical Center
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Co-Presenter(s)

David L. Steward, MD

Professor
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH, United States

This presentation covers the medical and surgical management of classic primary hyperparathyroidism as well as other common and uncommon causes of PTH/Ca elevation. These conditions are seen by otolaryngologists in all types of practice.

Learning Objectives:

Identify common and uncommon causes of hypercalcemia/hyperparathyroidism and the diagnostic laboratory testing that facilitates identification of the correct diagnosis
Describe nuances in the diagnosis of low biochemical profile versions of hyperparathyroidism and techniques that may help confirm the causative etiology of PTH or calcium elevation
Explain techniques for preoperative and intraoperative parathyroid adenoma localization and removal