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