A case of primary hyperparathyroidism due to an intrathymic ectopic parathyroid adenoma in a 15-year-old boy
Hypercalcemia due to primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is uncommon in children. PHPT is typically caused by a single parathyroid adenoma. Ectopic parathyroid adenomas account for 6%–16% of all parathyroid adenomas and are rare in children but should be considered in cases that present with hypercal...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Korean Society of Pediatric Endocrinology
2020-07-01
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| Series: | Annals of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism |
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| Online Access: | http://e-apem.org/upload/pdf/apem-1938172-086.pdf |