Juxta-articular calcifications in secondary hyperparathyroidism: resorption after parathyroidectomy |
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| Authors: | A Sonin E P Nance |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tenn 37232. |
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Soft-tissue calcification in chronic renal failure has been described, but little is understood about its pathogenesis or progression. Our patient's case is a dramatic example of complete resorption of soft-tissue juxta-articular calcification in secondary hyperparathyroidism after removal of parathyroid gland tissue. This resolution is most likely due to normalization of the calcium-phosphate ion product. |
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