title: Band keratopathy with bilateral deafness as a presenting sign of hyperparathyroidism.
abstract: An unusual case of hyperparathyroidism is reported in which calcification of the cornea was the presenting clinical and diagnostic sign. Early recognition of this condition may be of lifesaving importance.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000209:etiology*; D003228:Conjunctiva; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D003638:Deafness / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D006961:Hyperparathyroidism / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male