Prevalence and Associated Factors of Hypercalcemia of Malignancy Among Advanced Cancer Patients Attending Palliative Care Unit of a Tertiary Care Hospital in Bangladesh. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Background Hypercalcemia is a common complication of advanced malignancy and a palliative care emergency. Its incidence increases in the later stages of the disease and is linked to a poor prognosis. Understanding the prevalence, clinical characteristics, and factors associated with malignancy‐related hypercalcemia is crucial for developing ...
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Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats and the Risk of Total Hypercalcemia [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common comorbidity in cats with hypercalcemia, but whether CKD is a risk factor for hypercalcemia is unclear.
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Epidemiology and Clinical Forms of Primary Hyperparathyroidism: A Review [PDF]
Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a disease caused by overactive parathyroid glands with consequent hypercalcemia. However, its presentation is variable, with patients demonstrating a range from normocalcemia to severe hypercalcemic PHPT. The present
Almeida, Juliana Maria C. M.+6 more
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Normocalcemic primary hyperparathyroidism in clinical practice: an indolent condition or a silent threat? [PDF]
Marques TF+5 more
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Observational studies suggested a link between bone disease and left ventricular (LV) dysfunction that may be pronounced in hyperparathyroid conditions. We therefore aimed to test the hypothesis that circulating markers of bone turnover correlate with LV
Amrein, Karin+5 more
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Normocalcemic Parathyroid Adenoma with Brown's Tumor Maxilla: A Rare Case [PDF]
Introduction: Primary hyperparathyroidism due to parathyroid adenoma commonly causes raised serum calcium and focal giant cell lytic lesions in bones known as Brown’s tumors. It is more common in females in the post-menopausal age group.
Aarushi Wadhawan+5 more
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Primary hyperparathyroidism can generate recurrent pancreatitis and secondary diabetes mellitus – A case report [PDF]
Introduction. Acute or recurrent pancreatitis may be a complication of primary hyperparathyroidism and patients with previous episodes of pancreatitis may develop secondary diabetes mellitus. Case report.
Dănciulescu Miulescu, Rucsandra Elena+4 more
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Primary Hyperparathyroidism: lessons from two cases
Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is the most common cause of hypercalcemia and is characterized by hypercalcemia and levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH) that are inappropriately high for the hypercalcemic state.
Giuseppe Turiano, Astrid Herberg
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Primary hyperparathyroidism: review and recommendations on evaluation, diagnosis, and management. A Canadian and international consensus [PDF]
The purpose of this review is to assess the most recent evidence in the management of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) and provide updated recommendations for its evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. A Medline search of "Hyperparathyroidism.
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Normocalcemic Hyperparathyroidism: A Heterogeneous Disorder Often Misdiagnosed?
Normocalcemic primary hyperparathyroidism (NHPT) was first described over 10 years ago, but uncertainties still remain about its definition, prevalence, and rates of complications.
Guido Zavatta, Bart L Clarke
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