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Primary hyperparathyroidism in an adolescent presenting with genu valgus progressing to extensive bone disease; a case report.

Nipun Lakshitha de SilvaMihiran Denagama JayalathW K Chaminda SampathRanga PereraChandana Karunathilake
Published in: BMC endocrine disorders (2023)
Primary hyperparathyroidism can present with genu valgus in adolescents. Initial normocalcaemia which could be due to concomitant vitamin D deficiency could mask this leading to delayed diagnosis until severe irreversible bone disease ensues.
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