Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with bone disease and severe low calcium after parathyroid surgery
By Reinhart, Jennifer M et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2015·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Pre-operative fibrous osteodystrophy and severe, refractory, post-operative hypocalcemia following parathyroidectomy in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 13-year-old dog was diagnosed with a serious bone condition called fibrous osteodystrophy, which was caused by high levels of parathyroid hormone. After surgery to remove the problematic parathyroid gland, the dog experienced severe low calcium levels, which is a common complication. Fortunately, the dog received treatment for this condition and was able to go home 32 days after the surgery.
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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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