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Tumoral calcinosis in patients on hemodialysis. Case report and review of the literature.

Abstract
Extraskeletal tumoral calcinosis occur in uremic patients with high calcium phosphorus (Ca x P) product and progressive secondary hyperparathyroidism. However, cases are also described in which this association cannot be confirmed. The influence of aluminum, vitamins D and K, alkalosis, magnesium and local lesions is described. The case of a female patient with tumoral calcinosis disappearing after parathyroidectomy is presented.
AuthorsB Pecovnik-Balon, S Kramberger
JournalAmerican journal of nephrology (Am J Nephrol) Vol. 17 Issue 1 Pg. 93-5 ( 1997) ISSN: 0250-8095 [Print] Switzerland
PMID9057960 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)
Topics
  • Aged
  • Calcinosis (diagnosis, etiology, prevention & control)
  • Clavicle
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary (complications, etiology, surgery)
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic (complications, therapy)
  • Parathyroidectomy
  • Renal Dialysis

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