Recurrent tertiary hyperparathyroidism due to supernumerary parathyroid glands in a patient receiving long-term hemodialysis: a case report

Abstract Background Renal hyperparathyroidism is a common complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD) or end-stage renal disease (ESRD) characterized by elevated parathyroid hormone levels secondary to derangements in the homeostasis of calcium, phosphate, and vitamin D. Rapid correction of severe...

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Main Authors: Tsai-Sung Tai, Yueh-Han Hsu, Jia Ming Chang, Chien-Chin Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:BMC Endocrine Disorders
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12902-019-0346-7