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Spontaneous regression of hypercalcemia in a patient with primary hyperparathyroidism and prolactinoma

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We describe a unique case of spontaneous resolution of hyperparathyroidism in a lady with combined parathyroid adenoma and prolactinoma, raising the possibility of underlying multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) 1 syndrome. We also discuss the mechanism and natural history of such spontaneous remission.

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  1. Department of Medicine, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, UK

    V. Baskar, D. Kamalakannan, B. M. Singh & J. Odum

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Baskar, V., Kamalakannan, D., Singh, B.M. et al. Spontaneous regression of hypercalcemia in a patient with primary hyperparathyroidism and prolactinoma. J Endocrinol Invest 27, 462–464 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03345292

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