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Vitamin D and primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT).
The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology - 1 Jul 2010
Souberbielle Jean-Claude, Maury Emilie, Friedlander Gérard, Cormier Catherine
Abstract excerpt
Vitamin D deficiency and PHPT are two common conditions, especially in postmenopausal women. Vitamin D deficiency is said to be even more frequent in PHPT patients than in the general population due to an accelerated conversion of 25OHD into calcitriol or 24-hydroxylated compounds. Although several studies have reported worsening of PHPT phenotype (larger tumours, higher PTH levels, more severe bone disease) when...
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