Pediatric thyroid disease: when is surgery necessary, and who should be operating on our children? [PDF]
Surgical diseases of the thyroid in the pediatric population represent a diverse set of both benign and malignant conditions. Overall, incidence is rare.
Breuer, Christopher+3 more
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Total thyroidectomy associated to chemotherapy in primary squamous cell carcinoma of the thyroid [PDF]
Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the thyroid (PSCCT) is a rare malignant disease with rapid fatal prognosis. The onset is generally characterized by sudden bilateral latero-cervical lymphadenopathy.
De Cesare, A+6 more
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Hypoparathyroidism in Pregnancy
Hypoparathyroidism is a disorder rarely observed during pregnancy. It poses a major challenge in managing a patient appropriately to prevent maternal and fetal complications. We report a case of a 21-year-old gravid woman, a diagnosed case of hypoparathyroidism.
Samya Janarthanam+3 more
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Seizure, Deafness, and Renal Failure: A Case of Barakat Syndrome [PDF]
Etiologic diagnosis of seizure requires proper consideration of apparently unrelated clinical features of the patient. Here, we report the case of a patient of status epilepticus with moderate-to-severe bilateral sensorineural deafness.
Bashardoust, Bahman+3 more
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Increased Mortality and Morbidity in Patients with Chronic Hypoparathyroidism:A population based study [PDF]
A population based study was undertaken to determine the mortality and morbidity for people with hypoparathyroidism compared to the general ...
Abraham, Kirstin J.+4 more
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Hipoparatiroid: Deteksi Awal dan Cara Penegakan Diagnosis: Hypoparathyroidism: Early Detection and Diagnosis Approaches [PDF]
Hypoparathyroidism is an endocrine disorder characterized by low or even absent production of parathyroid hormone (PTH). The most common cause of hypoparathyroidism is injury to the parathyroid gland or accidental removal during thyroid surgery.
Akhyar, Raditya Bayu Farizil+8 more
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Hypoparathyroidism in pregnancy [PDF]
Hypoparathyroidism is an uncommon endocrine deficiency characterised by low serum calcium, absent or inappropriately low parathyroid hormone and normal or high serum phosphorus levels. Parathyroid hormone is essential for calcium homoeostasis. Pregnancy and lactation are known for increased calcium requirement.
Krupa H Shah+3 more
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Pseudohypoparathyroidism type I-b with neurological involvement is associated with a homozygous PTH1R mutation [PDF]
Pseudohypoparathyroidism type 1b (PHP1b) is characterized by hypocalcemia, hyperphosphatemia, increased levels of circulating parathyroid hormone (PTH), and no skeletal or developmental abnormalities.
Almeida, MR+8 more
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Abstract Background Hypoparathyroidism is a rare endocrine disorder characterized by hypocalcemia and low or undetectable levels of parathyroid hormone. Methods This review is an evidence-based summary of hypoparathyroidism in terms ...
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The Daily Consumption of Cola Can Determine Hypocalcemia: A Case Report of Postsurgical Hypoparathyroidism-Related Hypocalcemia Refractory to Supplemental Therapy with High Doses of Oral Calcium [PDF]
The consumption of soft drinks is a crucial factor in determining persistent hypocalcemia. The aim of the study is to evaluate the biochemical mechanisms inducing hypocalcemia in a female patient with usual high consumption of cola drink and persistent
Benvenga, S.+8 more
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