A rare case of primary hyperparathyroidism and osteitis fibrosa cystica.
2010
Anna Lih, and
Mridula Lewis, and
John Carter
Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia. annaklih@gmail.com
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MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D010002
Osteitis Fibrosa Cystica
A fibrous degeneration, cyst formation, and the presence of fibrous nodules in bone, usually due to HYPERPARATHYROIDISM.
Recklinghausen's Disease of Bone,Recklinghausen Disease of Bone,Recklinghausen Disease, Bone,Recklinghausens Disease, Bone
D005260
Female
Females
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328
Adult
A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available.
Adults
D016105
Parathyroidectomy
Excision of one or more of the parathyroid glands.
Parathyroidectomies
D049950
Hyperparathyroidism, Primary
A condition of abnormally elevated output of PARATHYROID HORMONE due to parathyroid HYPERPLASIA or PARATHYROID NEOPLASMS. It is characterized by the combination of HYPERCALCEMIA, phosphaturia, elevated renal 1,25-DIHYDROXYVITAMIN D3 synthesis, and increased BONE RESORPTION.