AIMC Topic: Hyperparathyroidism, Primary

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Improving diagnostic recognition of primary hyperparathyroidism with machine learning.

Surgery Dec 15, 2016
BACKGROUND: Parathyroidectomy offers the only cure for primary hyperparathyroidism, but today only 50% of primary hyperparathyroidism patients are referred for operation, in large part, because the condition is widely under-recognized. The diagnosis ...
Humans Machine Learning Algorithms Databases, Factual Female Sensitivity and Specificity Male Middle Aged Severity of Illness Index Case-Control Studies ROC Curve Predictive Value of Tests Bayes Theorem Parathyroid Hormone Parathyroidectomy Quality Improvement Hyperparathyroidism, Primary
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Primary Hyperparathyroidism Manifesting with Severe Hypercalcemia in a Nonagenarian Man: Pitfall of Common Imaging Techniques, Localization by 18F-Choline Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography and Successful Management with Calcimimetics.

Acta medica (Hradec Kralove) Jan 1, 2019
A nonagenarian hypertensive man with chronic kidney disease (CKD) was admitted to the emergency department for gastrointestinal symptoms and worsening symptoms of depression. Severe hypercalcemia (15.3 mg/dL) was found and he was hospitalized. Fluids...
Humans Aged, 80 and over Male Severity of Illness Index Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography Radiopharmaceuticals Hypercalcemia Choline Calcimimetic Agents Cinacalcet Fluorine Radioisotopes Hyperparathyroidism, Primary
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