Endocrine practice : official journal of the American College of Endocrinology and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
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To review the pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and management options for benign familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia. ⋯ Benign familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia is a small but important cause of hypercalcemia, especially in the younger population. Hypercalcemia persists after subtotal parathyroidectomy. It is important to diagnose this condition, not only in the index case but also in family members, because these patients should be advised against surgical intervention.