| Primary hyperparathyroidism presenting as intractable nausea and vomiting. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20890256 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is characterized by inappropriate secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH). The proportion of PHPT with asymptomatic or nontypical symptoms is continuously increasing. PHPT typically affects elderly women, and it is characterized by few symptoms or complications. We explored a case of a 77-year-old woman with previously undiagnosed PHPT who presented first with palpitation and chest distress, and then had the symptoms of intractable nausea and vomiting. The initial laboratory investigations revealed normal calcium levels. Further examination showed serum calcium and PTH were elevated. In order to attach importance to PHPT in asymptomatic patients or patients with nontypical symptoms, related literature was reviewed. Finally the methods of treatment of PHPT in elderly patients were discussed. |
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Authors:
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Chen Ming-Kai; Zhou Ting |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Southern medical journal Volume: 103 ISSN: 1541-8243 ISO Abbreviation: South. Med. J. Publication Date: 2010 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-11-02 Completed Date: 2010-12-10 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0404522 Medline TA: South Med J Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1163-6 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Gastroenterology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan City, HuBei Province, People's Republic of China. Kaimingchen@163.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aged Cimetidine / therapeutic use Female Histamine H2 Antagonists / therapeutic use Humans Hyperparathyroidism, Primary / complications*, diagnosis, drug therapy Nausea / etiology* Vomiting / etiology* |
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0/Histamine H2 Antagonists; 51481-61-9/Cimetidine |
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