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Heterozygous CDC73 mutation causing hyperparathyroidism in children and adolescents: a report of 2 cases.
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM - 16 Dec 2022
Blackburn James, Mulvey Ian, Nadar Ruchi, Dias Renuka P, Saraff Vrinda, Senniappan Senthil
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT), whilst common in elderly populations, is rare in adolescents. Hereditary cases make up less than 10% of patients with PH. We report two patients with CDC73 mutation presenting in early adolescence. CASE PRESENTATION: Case 1: A 14-year-old patient was referred from an adolescent mental health unit with hypercalcaemia. Imaging revealed a parathyroid adenoma. Genetic...
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