Unusual florid skeletal manifestations of primary hyperparathyroidism.
We report a case of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) with advanced and unusual skeletal manifestations--a rare occurrence in developed countries nowadays. The literature is briefly reviewed.
Ashebu
Samuel D
SD
Department of Radiology, Al-Adan Hospital, Kuwait. duroash@hotmail.com
Dahniya
Mohamed H
MH
Muhtaseb
Sayeed A
SA
Aduh
Prosper
P
D000328:Adult; D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006961:Hyperparathyroidism / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed