Pre-operative fibrous osteodystrophy and severe,refractory, post-operative hypocalcemia following parathyroidectomy in a dog |
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| Authors: | Jennifer M Reinhart Ellie K Nuth Christopher G Byers Mike Thoesen Laura J Armbrust David S Biller Kenneth R Harkin |
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| Institution: | Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine. Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas 66506, USA (Reinhart, Nuth, Armbrust, Biller, Harkin); Midwest Veterinary Specialty Hospital, Omaha, Nebraska 68127, USA (Byers, Thoesen). |
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| Abstract: | A 13-year-old dog exhibited dramatic, radiographic osteopenia consistent with fibrous osteodystrophy secondary to primary hyperparathyroidism. Following parathyroidectomy, the dog developed severe, prolonged hypocalcemia, but was successfully treated and discharged 32 d after surgery. A variety of factors may have contributed to this dog’s hypocalcemia including hypoparathyroidism and hungry bone syndrome. |
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