Parathyroid carcinoma arising from auto-transplanted parathyroid tissue after Total Parathyroidectomy in chronic kidney disease patient: a case report

Abstract Background Secondary hyperparathyroidism is a common complication in patients with chronic kidney disease that requires vigilant treatment due to its high mortality rate. Pharmacologic therapy is recommended as an initial treatment; if there is no response, a total parathyroidectomy is perf...

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Main Authors: Ho-Ryun Won, Jae Yoon Kang, In Ho Lee, Jin-Man Kim, Jae Won Chang, Bon Seok Koo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12882-019-1606-5