Management of the side-effects of intravenous bisphosphonates: targeting the serum parathyroid hormone elevation. |
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Authors: | A Berruti M Tucci D Generali A Mosca M Ardine F Vana L Dogliotti |
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Institution: | 1 Oncologia Medica, Azienda Ospedaliera San Luigi, Orbassano, Italy
2 Breast Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Istituti Ospitalieri, Cremona, Italy
3 Centro Oncologico Ematologico Subalpino, Azienda Ospedaliera Molinette Torino, Italy |
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Abstract: | In their recent review article, Tanvetyanon and Stiff 1] pointedout that hypocalcemia is a frequent side-effect of intravenousbisphosphonates. This adverse event is usually mild and exceptionallysymptomatic, with the principle risk factors being pre-existinghypovitaminosis D, previous parathyroid surgery and intestinalresections. A direct consequence of hypocalcemia |
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