Primary hyperparathyroidism simulating motor neuron disease: case report Hiperparatiroidismo primário simulando doença do neurônio motor: relato de caso

Primary hyperparathyroidism simulating motor neuron disease: case report Hiperparatiroidismo primário simulando doença do neurônio motor: relato de caso

We report a case of a 26-year-old man who presented a lower motor neuron syndrome due to hyperparathyroidism. Electromyography showed neurogenic features with normal nerve conduction studies. Hypercalcemia led to the discovery of a primary hyperparathyroidism with gland hyperplasia. Following parath...

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Main Authors: Alzira Alves Siqueira Carvalho, Adriano Vieira, Hougelle Simplício, Satomi Fugygara, Solyon Maia Carvalho, Moacyr Pezati Rigueiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academia Brasileira de Neurologia (ABNEURO) 2005-03-01
Series:Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria
Subjects:
glândula paratiróidea
hiperparatiroidismo
atrofia muscular espinal
hiperplasia glandular
parathyroid gland
hyperparathyroidism
spinal muscular atrophy
gland hyperplasia
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