Minimally symptomatic severe hypercalcaemia in a patient with parathyroid carcinoma
JPMA-Journal of Pakistan Medical Association. 2006; 56 (1): 40-41
in English
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ABSTRACT
The case of a 38 years old man with generalized pains fatigue, anorexia, constipation, polyuria serum calcium level of 20.6mg/dl in paired renal function parathyroid hormone is presented. Sestamibi scan showed a functioning left inferior parathyroid tumor, which was successfully removed. Before surgery he was managed with rehydration, diuretics and pamidronate infusion. Five months post surgery the serum calcium levels are normal and renal function has improved
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Parathyroid Neoplasms
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Carcinoma
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Follow-Up Studies
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Hypercalcemia
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
J. Pak. Med. Assoc.
Year:
2006
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