Primary hyperparathyroidism in young patients in Russia: high frequency of hyperparathyroidism-jaw tumor syndrome

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Background Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a relatively rare disorder among children, adolescents and young adults. Its development at an early age is suspicious for hereditary causes, though the need for routine genetic testing remains controversial. Objective To identify and describe hereditary forms of PHPT in patients with manifestation of the disease under 40 years of age. Design We enrolled 65...

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