Primary hyperparathyroidism diagnosed after surgical ablation of a costal mass mistaken for giant-cell bone tumor: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Primary hyperparathyroidism is a common endocrine disorder characterized by elevated parathyroid hormone levels, which cause continuous osteoclastic bone resorption. Giant cell tumor of bone is an expansile osteolytic tumor that co...

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Main Authors: Vera Lara, Dolcino Mara, Mora Marco, Oddo Silvia, Gualco Marina, Minuto Francesco, Giusti Massimo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-12-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/5/1/596