Parathyroid carcinoma presenting as tertiary hyperparathyroidism.
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چکیده
A case of malignant transformation in established secondary hyperparathyroidism presenting as tertiary hyperparathyroidism is reported. Although rare, this occurrence has important medical and surgical implications.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 61 713 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1985