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Subtotal Parathyroidectomy Successfully Controls Calcium Levels of Patients with Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism Carrying a Novel CASR Mutation.
Hormone research in paediatrics - 1 Jan 2023
Wejaphikul Karn, Dejkhamron Prapai, Khorana Jiraporn, Watcharachan Kirati, Intachai Worrachet, Olsen Bjorn, Tongsima Sissades, Ketudat Cairns James R, Ngamphiw Chumpol, Kantaputra Piranit
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INTRODUCTION: Inactivating mutations of the calcium-sensing receptor (CASR) gene result in neonatal severe hyperparathyroidism (NSHPT). Total parathyroidectomy is an effective way to control life-threatening hypercalcemia in NSHPT but leads to permanent hypoparathyroidism. An alternative surgical option is subtotal parathyroidectomy. However, few cases were reported in the literature. Here, we report two...
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