Refractory tertiary hyperparathyroidism after calcimimetics and delayed parathyroidectomy in a kidney transplant recipient

Persistent hyperparathyroidism affects renal outcomes and mortality. After kidney transplantation, cinacalcet is not approved as treatment for hyperparathyroidism. Parathyroidectomy, on the other hand, reverses electrolytes and mineral bone metabolism in almost all cases. Early parathyroidectomy may...

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Main Authors: Ekamol Tantisattamo, David D. Ono
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Society of Nephrology 2012-06-01
Series:Kidney Research and Clinical Practice
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211913212006079