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Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor Leading to a Diagnosis of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1
ABSTRACT Pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms are rare but occasionally encountered. They are generally highly vascularized solid tumors, often round in shape with clear boundaries, defined contours, and a homogeneous internal structure. However, they can also present with atypical features, such as cystic degeneration, hemorrhage, calcification, and ...
Noriyuki Hirakawa +9 more
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ABSTRACT Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is uncommon in the pediatric population and rarely presents with overt skeletal complications such as brown tumors. This case study describes a 16‐year‐old female who initially presented with abdominal pain and was subsequently found to have severe hypercalcemia (serum calcium 16.4 mg/dL) and markedly ...
Dosti Regmi +4 more
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Background Hungry bone syndrome (HBS) following parathyroidectomy is associated with severe hypocalcemia and increased morbidity. This study aims to determine the incidence and risk factors of post-parathyroidectomy HBS in dialysis patients with ...
Kittrawee Kritmetapak +5 more
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Skin graft bolstered by negative pressure therapy in chronic wounds: A systematic review
NPWT improve the graft take rate of skin graft in chronic ulcer, with an excellent safety and tolerance profile. We have identified various subgroups in which NPWT appears to be more effective, such as venous ulcers, men, patients aged under 65, without arterial disease and those with prior antibiotic therapy.
M. Gamel, M. Gael, A. C. Bursztejn
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A Giant Parathyroid Adenoma Presenting as Coughs and Dyspnea in a Young Woman: A Case Report
ABSTRACT A parathyroid adenoma is defined as a benign tumor in the parathyroid glands. A type of parathyroid adenoma is giant parathyroid adenoma that weighs > 3.5 g and has a size of more than 2 cm. A 37‐year‐old woman presented with coughs and dyspnea without fever, hemoptysis, and weight loss. Examination of the patient revealed a diffusely enlarged
Somayeh Chahkandi +3 more
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Tertiary hyperparathyroidism is a complication of kidney transplantation. This complicated condition carries over from the dialysis period and varies according to the function of the transplanted allograft.
Michio Nakamura +3 more
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Objective: To present the case of an adult patient with end stage renal disease who underwent total parathyroidectomy with autotransplantation for uncontrolled secondary hyperparathyroidism Methods: Design: Case Report Setting: Tertiary ...
Jeanne O. Madrid, Celso V. Ureta
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Abstract Objective Hypoparathyroidism and postoperative hypocalcemia are rare but dreaded complications of thyroid surgery, often requiring increased follow‐up and contributing to financial and quality‐of‐life burdens. This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of intraoperative fluorescent imaging of parathyroid glands (PGs) in improving PG ...
Matthew H. Cheung +10 more
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Objective Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is relatively common in China and results in severe damage to the skeletal system. This study aimed to investigate changes in bone mineral density (BMD) over 2 years in patients with PHPT after ...
Shuai Lu +9 more
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Serum Visfatin Level and Cardiac Valve Calcifcation in Hemodialysis Patients
ABSTRACT Background Cardiac valve calcification is a serious complication in patients with cardiovascular disease. This study investigated the relationship between visfatin levels and cardiac valve calcification in individuals undergoing hemodialysis.
Xiaoqi Wang +5 more
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