Denosumab can be used successfully as a bridge to surgery in patients with severe hypercalcemia due to primary hyperparathyroidism
SUMMARY Severe hypercalcemia is a medical emergency that requires immediate and aggressive management. Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) often causes severe hypercalcemia. Volume resuscitation, parenteral salmon calcitonin, and administration of intravenous bisphosphonates are common measures used...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Brazilian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism
2021-09-01
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| Series: | Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism |
| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2359-39972021000500669&tlng=en |