Uremic lion face syndrome

Uremic lion face syndrome

Abstract Mineral bone disorder is a common feature of chronic kidney disease. Lion face syndrome is rare complication of severe hyperparathyroidism in end-stage renal disease patients, which has been less commonly reported due to dialysis and medical treatment advances in the last decade. The early...

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Main Authors: Joana Gameiro, Inês Duarte, Cristina Outerelo, José António Lopes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Nefrologia 2019-01-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Nephrology
Subjects:
Hiperparatireoidismo Secundário
Hiperostose Frontal Interna
Fraturas Ósseas
Insuficiência Renal Crônica
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0101-28002019005003101&lng=en&tlng=en
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Summary:Abstract Mineral bone disorder is a common feature of chronic kidney disease. Lion face syndrome is rare complication of severe hyperparathyroidism in end-stage renal disease patients, which has been less commonly reported due to dialysis and medical treatment advances in the last decade. The early recognition of the characteristic facial deformity is crucial to prompt management and prevent severe disfigurement. The authors present a rare case of severe hyperparathyroidism presenting with lion face syndrome and bone fractures.
ISSN:2175-8239

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