Parathyroid carcinoma presenting as tertiary hyperparathyroidism.

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  • D J Sherlock
  • J Newman
  • R T Holl-Allen
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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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Postgraduate medical journal

دوره 61 713  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1985