Persistent secondary hyperparathyroidism caused by parathyromatosis and supernumerary parathyroid glands in a patient on haemodialysis

Abstract Background Secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) is a common high-risk factor for mortality in end-stage renal disease, and parathyromatosis and supernumerary parathyroid glands are very rare causes of persistent SHPT. Preoperative diagnosis and removal of all hyperplastic parathyroid glands...

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Main Authors: Jun Yang, Jun Zhang, Ning-hu Liu, Hao Liu, Meng-jie Dong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12882-020-01917-3