Systemic light-chain amyloidosis incidentally diagnosed after subtotal parathyroidectomy and thyroid lobectomy
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-241282
Abstract: A 74-year-old woman with a history of primary hyperparathyroidism, thyroid nodules, atrial fibrillation and pacemaker placement for sick sinus syndrome presented with fatigue, constipation and persistent lower extremity oedema. She underwent subtotal parathyroidectomy and left… read more here.
Keywords: subtotal parathyroidectomy; amyloidosis; systemic amyloidosis; thyroid lobectomy ... See more keywords
MEN1-associated primary hyperparathyroidism in the Spanish Registry: clinical characterictics and surgical outcomes
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DOI: 10.1530/ec-19-0321
Abstract: Primary hyperparathyroidism is the most frequent manifestation of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) syndrome. Bone and renal complications are common. Surgery is the treatment of choice, but the best timing for surgery is controversial… read more here.
Keywords: surgical outcomes; hyperparathyroidism; primary hyperparathyroidism; spanish registry ... See more keywords