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Primary neonatal hyperparathyroidism: a devastating neurodevelopmental disorder if left untreated.

D e Cole1, C R Forsythe, J M Dooley

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Journal of Craniofacial Genetics and Developmental Biology
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Primary neonatal hyperparathyroidism can cause severe neurodevelopmental deficits, including hypotonia and developmental delay. Early diagnosis and surgical parathyroidectomy offer a potential cure for this rare neonatal emergency.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Genetics
  • Pediatric Medicine

Background:

  • Primary neonatal hyperparathyroidism is a rare disorder presenting in infancy.
  • Untreated cases can lead to severe, long-term neurodevelopmental and physical impairments.

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