Renal function in hyperparathyroidism with complicating nephrocalcinosis.
Primary hyperparathyroidism in childhood is rare. Long-standing hypercalcaemia is reported to result in severe and irreversible renal damage. However, renal complications of hyperparathyroidism, particularly nephrocalcinosis are uncommon. We report a 12-year-old girl presenting after three years with extensive nephrocalcinosis and with rapid recovery of renal function.
Eaton
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Department of Paediatrics, Heatherwood Hospital, Ascot, Berkshire, UK.
Hewitt
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D000236:Adenoma / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006961:Hyperparathyroidism / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D007668:Kidney / Q000503:physiopathology*; D009397:Nephrocalcinosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D010282:Parathyroid Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology