Abstract:Hyperparathyroidism and associated hypercalcemia have multiple diverse end-organ effects. While most patients will not present with acute symptoms of hypercalcemic crisis, practitioners must take the necessary steps to ensure maintenance of safe serum calcium levels prior to surgical cure. The management of post-operative hypocalcemia likewise requires diligence and knowledge of treatment options. Increasingly, vitamin D is being appreciated as an important component of treatment, particularly in those with in… Show more
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