Bilateral Genu valgum in an adolescent with primary hyperparathyroidism
- Author:
Siow Ping Lee
1
;
Shu Teng Chai
1
;
Leh Teng Loh
1
;
Norhaliza Mohd Ali
2
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH: parathyroid neoplasms; genu valgum; adolescent; Hyperparathyroidism, Primary
- From: Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies 2020;35(2):220-223
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
- Abstract: Primary hyperparathyroidism in children and adolescents is rare and often symptomatic at presentation. A 15-year-old boy presented with bilateral genu valgum for two years. Biochemical results were consistent with primary hyperparathyroidism. Calcium levels normalized two months after removal of a left inferior parathyroid adenoma.
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