Juxta-articular calcifications in secondary hyperparathyroidism: resorption after parathyroidectomy.
Soft-tissue calcification in chronic renal failure has been described, but little is understood about its pathogenesis or progression. Our patient's case is a dramatic example of complete resorption of soft-tissue juxta-articular calcification in secondary hyperparathyroidism after removal of parathyroid gland tissue. This resolution is most likely due to normalization of the calcium-phosphate ion product.
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Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tenn 37232.
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D000293:Adolescent; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D002118:Calcium / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006961:Hyperparathyroidism / Q000150:complications*; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications*; D016105:Parathyroidectomy; D010710:Phosphates / Q000378:metabolism; D011859:Radiography
D010710:Phosphates; D002118:Calcium