Transient metastatic calcification in primary hyperparathyroidism.
Metastatic calcification has been visualised on bone scan in many hypercalcaemic states. This report illustrates the phenomenon occurring in a patient with primary hyperparathyroidism and its subsequent disappearance after therapy.
D002114:Calcinosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D006961:Hyperparathyroidism / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013272:Stomach Diseases / Q000209:etiology*