Primary Hyperparathyroidism-A Review of this Disorder and an Interesting Case Treated with Cinacalcet

Primary Hyperparathyroidism-A Review of this Disorder and an Interesting Case Treated with Cinacalcet

Primary hyperparathyroidism is not an uncommon disorder and there can be a delay in the diagnosis as it remains mostly asymptomatic. We discuss about this disorder and review the literature. Treatment options which include both surgical and medical therapy are also discussed. We also report an inter...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Abdul Rafi Mohammed, Peshraw Amin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Turkiye Klinikleri 2009-06-01
Series:Turkish Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Subjects:
Primary hyperparathyroidism
surgery
cinacalcet
bisphosphonates
oestrogens
Online Access:http://www.turkjem.org/eng/yazilar.asp?yaziid=605&sayiid=
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Summary:Primary hyperparathyroidism is not an uncommon disorder and there can be a delay in the diagnosis as it remains mostly asymptomatic. We discuss about this disorder and review the literature. Treatment options which include both surgical and medical therapy are also discussed. We also report an interesting case of primary hyperparathyroidism which was treated with Cinacalcet. Turk Jem 2009; 13: 37-9
ISSN:1301-2193

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