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Volume 2005, Issue 1
  • ISSN: 0253-8253
  • EISSN: 2227-0426

Abstract

Pathological fractures in primary hyperparthyroidsm are usually seen in the late stages of the disease. It is extremely rare to see such fractures in asymptomatic hyperparathyroidsm. We present such a case and discuss the diagnostic difficulties and problems in treatment.

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