Chronic symptomatic hypocalcaemia - difficulties in diagnosis and treatment in rural Africa.
Trop Doct
; 40(4): 251-2, 2010 Oct.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-20729263
ABSTRACT
We describe a case of an African woman who had been misdiagnosed with peripheral neuropathy secondary to antiretroviral therapy. After clinical examination and laboratory investigation, an alternative diagnosis was made - chronic symptomatic hypocalcaemia secondary to hypoparathyroidism as a consequence of thyroid surgery approximately 30 years previously. We discuss the challenges faced by patients in areas with limited resources for the diagnosis and/or treatment of metabolic conditions such as this.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Cálcio
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Hipocalcemia
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Hipoparatireoidismo
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Africa
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Article