The reduction of bone mineral density in postmenopausal women with primary hyperparathyroidism is higher in the presence of concomitant GH secretion impairment
Author(s) -
Elisabetta Cecconi,
Maurizio Gasperi,
M Genovesi,
Fausto Bogazzi,
Lucia Grasso,
Filomena Cetani,
Massimo Procopio,
Claudio Marcocci,
Luigi Bartalena,
Enio Martino
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
european journal of endocrinology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.897
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1479-683X
pISSN - 0804-4643
DOI - 10.1530/eje.1.02181
Subject(s) - medicine , endocrinology , primary hyperparathyroidism , bone mineral , osteopenia , parathyroid hormone , femoral neck , osteoporosis , bone remodeling , bone density , menopause , hyperparathyroidism , calcium
To investigate, in a large group of postmenopausal primary hyperparathyroidism (PHP) women, whether the concomitance of GH deficiency (GHD) may contribute to the development of changes in bone mineral density (BMD).
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