Case report: rare skeletal manifestations in a child with primary hyperparathyroidism

Case report: rare skeletal manifestations in a child with primary hyperparathyroidism

Abstract Background Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is uncommon among children with an incidence of 1:300,000. This diagnosis is often missed in children in contrast to adults where it is detected at a pre symptomatic stage due to routine blood investigations. Etiology of PHPT can be due to adeno...

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Main Authors: Maulee Hiromi Arambewela, Kamani Danushka Liyanarachchi, Noel P. Somasundaram, Aruna S. Pallewatte, Gamini L. Punchihewa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:BMC Endocrine Disorders
Subjects:
Primary hyperparathyroidism
Pubertal growth spurt
Genu valgum
Slipped upper femoral epiphysis
Epiphyseal displacement of humerus
Case report
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12902-017-0197-z

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