Introduction Autonomous production of parathyroid hormone results in primary hyperparathyroidism. Sri Lankan studies analyzing cases of hyperparathyroidism are scarce.
R. S. Mohamed+4 more
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The clinical presentation of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) differs between patients from developed and developing countries. In China, the clinical pattern has changed over the past few decades.
Yuan Liu+9 more
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Management of primary hyperparathyroidism in pregnancy: a case series
Summary Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is characterised by the overproduction of parathyroid hormone (PTH) due to parathyroid hyperplasia, adenoma or carcinoma and results in hypercalcaemia and a raised or inappropriately normal PTH.
A. McCarthy+15 more
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Mutations of the ret protooncogene in German multiple endocrine neoplasia families: Relation between genotype and phenotype. [PDF]
It has been suggested that not only the position but also the nature of the mutations of the ret protooncogene strongly correlate with the clinical manifestation of the multiple endocrine neoplasm type 2 (MEN 2) syndrome.
Deckart, H. F.+15 more
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Recent Advances and the Potential for Clinical Use of Autofluorescence Detection of Extra-Ophthalmic Tissues [PDF]
The autofluorescence (AF) characteristics of endogenous fluorophores allow the label-free assessment and visualization of cells and tissues of the human body.
Aigner, Felix+7 more
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Objective assessment of functional and motor-cognitive outcomes among asymptomatic primary hyperparathyroidism patients undergoing parathyroidectomy using wearable technologies: a pilot study towards better informed clinical decision-making [PDF]
For the past 40 years, most patients with Primary Hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) have presented with the asymptomatic form of PHPT. Despite the dominance of the asymptomatic PHPT phenotype, current National Institutes of Health (NIH) indications for ...
Siddiqi, Noreen
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Stability of extemporaneously prepared cinacalcet oral suspensions [PDF]
Purpose The stability of extemporaneously prepared cinacalcet suspensions over 90 days was evaluated. Methods Cinacalcet 5-mg/mL suspension was prepared by triturating 30-mg cinacalcet tablets.
Chablani, Lipika+2 more
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Concurrent papillary thyroid cancer and parathyroid adenoma as a rare condition: A case report [PDF]
Although the pathological relationship between parathyroid and thyroid diseases is common, an association between parathyroid adenoma and thyroid cancer is rare.
Assadi, M.+8 more
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Calciphylaxis following kidney transplantation: a case report [PDF]
Introduction: Calciphylaxis occurring after kidney transplantation is rare and rarely reported. It results in chronic non-healing wounds and is associated with a poor prognosis and is often fatal.
Andrew R Ready+15 more
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Surgery for primary hyperparathyroidism
Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a hypercalcemic disorder that occurs when one or more parathyroid glands produces excessive parathyroid hormone (PTH). PHPT is typically treated with surgery, and it remains the only definitive therapy, whose techniques have evolved over previous decades.
Murilo Catafesta das Neves+2 more
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