title: The shrinking man. A manifestation of severe renal osteodystrophy.
abstract: A 37-year-old man, who had been undergoing hemodialysis for nine years, had severe osteodystrophy with a consequent 28-cm locc in height. This shrinkage in size is probably secondary to tertiary hyperparathyroidism. In spite of two previous explorations, there is still evidence of hyperparathyroidism and his present condition precludes surgical intervention.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000596:Amino Acids / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001827:Body Height; D001835:Body Weight; D012080:Chronic Kidney Disease-Mineral and Bone Disorder / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D006962:Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary / Q000209:etiology; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D007738:Kyphosis / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D010758:Phosphorus / Q000097:blood; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000209:etiology; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D000596:Amino Acids; D010758:Phosphorus