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Primary hyperparathyroidism: pathophysiology and impact on bone.

Abstract

Primary hyperparathyroidism has been associated with bone loss, especially at cortical skeletal sites. Results from studies evaluating the mineral density of cancellous bone have been more difficult to interpret. Most densitometry studies support the concept that the parathyroid hormone appears to be catabolic at cortical sites and may have anabolic effects at cancellous bone sites. Studies completed to date, however, have been limited by …

Authors

Khan A; Bilezikian J

Journal

Canadian Medical Association Journal, Vol. 163, No. 2, pp. 184–187

Publication Date

July 25, 2000

ISSN

0820-3946