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Bone metabolism in acute parathyroid crisis.
Clinical Endocrinology
|June 1, 1985
Summary
Acute parathyroid crisis involves very high parathyroid hormone levels and increased bone resorption without compensatory bone formation. This study suggests a potential link between falling estrogen levels and this bone metabolism disorder.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Bone Metabolism
- Pathophysiology
Background:
- Acute parathyroid crisis is a rare but severe endocrine disorder.
- Characterized by hyperparathyroidism, leading to significant bone changes.