Diffuse Calcinosis from Total Thyroidectomy and Secondary Hypocalcaemia

Hypoparathyroidism is a rare endocrine disorder and its main cause is cervical surgery such as thyroidectomy. The incidence of hypoparathyroidism after total thyroidectomy varies, and is reported to be between 0.3 and 6.3%. In terms of brain imaging, hypoparathyroidism can cause calcification mainly...

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Main Authors: Filipa Leal, Luís Nogueira, Teresa Martins Mendes, Ana Silva Rocha, Dinis Sarmento, Francisco Pombo, Bárbara Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMC MEDIA SRL 2021-05-01
Series:European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/2489