| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 280 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
Preface -- Foreward -- Mechanisms Underlying Extracellular Calcium Homeostasis -- Preoperative Parathyroid Imaging For the Endocrine Surgeon -- Primary and secondary hyperparathyroidism Testing and Assays -- Symptomatic Primary Hyperparathyroidism Medical therapy -- Surgical Management of Primary Hyperparathyroidism -- Primary Hyperparathyroidism -- Asymptomatic Medical Management -- Surgical Management of Asymptomatic Primary Hyperparathyroidism -- Nonclassic, Extraskeletal Manifestations of Primary Hyperparathyroidism: A Brief Review and Possible Mechanisms -- Secondary Hyperparathyroidism -- Secondary Hyperparathyroidism -- Surgical -- Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism Part I: Pathogenesis, Clinical Features and Medical Management -- Surgical Treatment Of Persistent Hyperparathyroidism After Renal Transplantation -- Bone Density and Fracture Risk in Primary Hyperparathyroidism.-Genetic aspects of Hereditary Hyperparathyroidism -- Hypoparathyroidism and Hypocalcemic states -- Molecular Pathogenesis of Primary Hyperparathyroidism -- Cost-effectiveness of Parathyroidectomy for Primary Hyperparathyroidism |
| Summary |
The Handbook of Parathyroid Diseases presents a comprehensive and concise overview of our current knowledge in the area of parathyroid function, hormone regulation and disease states. The Handbook educates the reader using a case-based approach presenting current evidence in the field. The material is presented in an easy to read and understandable language and uses a plethora of tables and text boxes where possible. Complex concepts are conveyed in simple and clear language. Leading international experts contribute to this state of the art book providing a true depth of knowledge and practicality |
| Analysis |
Medicine |
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Geriatrics |
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Radiology, Medical |
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Internal medicine |
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Endocrinology |
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Emergency medicine |
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Surgery |
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Medicine & Public Health |
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Imaging / Radiology |
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Geriatrics/Gerontology |
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Primary Care Medicine |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
| In |
Springer eBooks |
| Subject |
Hyperparathyroidism -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Hyperparathyroidism.
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Hyperparathyroidism
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MEDICAL -- Endocrinology & Metabolism.
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Médecine.
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Hyperparathyroidism
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| Genre/Form |
handbooks.
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Handbooks and manuals
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Handbooks and manuals.
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Guides et manuels.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Khan, Aliya A.
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Clark, Orlo H.
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| LC no. |
2011945773 |
| ISBN |
9781461421641 |
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1461421640 |
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1461421632 |
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9781461421634 |
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1280799544 |
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9781280799549 |
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9786613709936 |
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661370993X |
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