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Neonatal severe hyperparathyroidism caused by homozygous mutation in CASR: A rare cause of life-threatening hypercalcemia.
European journal of medical genetics - 1 Apr 2016
Murphy Heidi, Patrick Jessica, Báez-Irizarry Eileen, Lacassie Yves, Gómez Ricardo, Vargas Alfonso, Barkemeyer Brian, Kanotra Sohit, Zambrano Regina M
Abstract excerpt
Neonatal severe hyperparathyroidism (NSHPT) is a rare, life-threatening condition that presents with severe hypercalcemia, hyperparathyroidism, and osteopenia in the newborn period. Treatment of NSHPT traditionally includes hydration and bisphosphonates; however newer calcimimetic agents, such as cinacalcet, are now being utilized to prevent or delay parathyroidectomy which is technically difficult in the...
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