Unusual florid skeletal manifestations of primary hyperparathyroidism

We report a case of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) with advanced and unusual skeletal manifestations--a rare occurrence in developed countries nowadays. The literature is briefly reviewed.

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Published in:Skeletal radiology 2002-12, Vol.31 (12), p.720-723
Main Authors: ASHEBU, Samuel D, DAHNIYA, Mohamed H, MUHTASEB, Sayeed A, ADUH, Prosper
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Bone Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Bone Diseases - etiology
Diseases of the osteoarticular system
Endocrinopathies
Female
Humans
Hyperparathyroidism - complications
Hyperparathyroidism - surgery
Medical sciences
Miscellaneous. Osteoarticular involvement in other diseases
Non tumoral diseases. Target tissue resistance. Benign neoplasms
Parathyroids. Parafollicular cells. Cholecalciferol. Phosphocalcic homeostasis (diseases)
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:We report a case of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) with advanced and unusual skeletal manifestations--a rare occurrence in developed countries nowadays. The literature is briefly reviewed.
ISSN:0364-2348
1432-2161
DOI:10.1007/s00256-002-0578-9