Primary hyperparathyroidism and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma: fortuitous association?
This is the third report of an association between T-cell cutaneous lymphoma (mycosis fungoides) and primary hyperparathyroidism (adenoma). Some studies support the concept that hyperparathyroidism may have promotional activity for the development of certain malignant tumors. A high risk for successive or concurrent neoplasms has been reported in patients with parathyroid adenomas. Primary hyperparathyroidism in a neoplastic context may be underreported. Patients with tumor-associated hypercalcemia should be evaluated for the possibility of primary hyperparathyroidism.
Albès
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Department of Dermatology, Hospital of Purpan, Toulouse, France.
Bazex
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Bayle-Lebey
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Bennet
A
A
Lamant
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L
D006801:Humans; D006934:Hypercalcemia / Q000097:blood; D006961:Hyperparathyroidism / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications*; D016410:Lymphoma, T-Cell, Cutaneous / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*