title: Primary hyperparathyroidsm, amyloid and multiple myeloma: an unusual association.
abstract: We report the case of a 76-year-old woman with a diagnosis of Primary Hyperparathyroidsm and Systemic Amyloidosis, in whom subsequent investigations revealed the presence of Multiple Myeloma. We discuss the relationship between these conditions and the implications for management.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
authors.forename: E P
authors.initials: EP
authors.lastname: Pest
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: McQuaker
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Hunter
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Moffat
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Stanley
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000686:Amyloidosis / Q000150:complications*; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006934:Hypercalcemia / Q000209:etiology; D006961:Hyperparathyroidism / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D009101:Multiple Myeloma / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D015431:Weight Loss