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Persistent hypercalcemia with similar familial Hypocalciuric hypercalcemia features: a case report and literature review.
BMC endocrine disorders - 4 Nov 2021
Zahedi Maryam, Hizomi Arani Reyhane, Rafati Maryam, Amouzegar Atieh, Hadaegh Farzad
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) and familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia (FHH) are the most important differential diagnosis of parathyroid hormone (PTH)-dependent hypercalcemia. The clinical features of FHH and PHPT can overlap in some cases. Therefore, these two diseases must be differentiated to prevent unnecessary parathyroidectomy. Here, we present a case that was not entirely matched with any...
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