Using a case-based approach, this Handbook presents a comprehensive and concise overview of our current knowledge of parathyroid function, hormone regulation and disease states. The text is easy to read, and supported with many tables and textboxes.

The Handbook on Parathyroid Diseases presents a comprehensive and concise overview of our current knowledge in the area of parathyroid function, hormone regulation and disease states.

The Handbook educates the reader using a case-based approach presenting current evidence in the field. The material is presented in an easy to read and understandable language and uses a plethora of tables and text boxes where possible. Complex concepts are conveyed in simple and clear language. Leading international experts contribute to this state of the art book providing a true depth of knowledge and practicality.

Of value clinically and in both teaching and research Written to appeal to both scientists and medical graduates Content is relevant to practitioners across medical disciplines Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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The Handbook of Parathyroid Diseases presents a comprehensive and concise overview of our current knowledge in the area of parathyroid function, hormone regulation and disease states.

The Handbook educates the reader using a case-based approach presenting current evidence in the field. The material is presented in an easy to read and understandable language and uses a plethora of tables and text boxes where possible. Complex concepts are conveyed in simple and clear language. Leading international experts contribute to this state of the art book providing a true depth of knowledge and practicality.

Inhalt

Preface.- Foreward.- Mechanisms Underlying Extracellular Calcium Homeostasis.- Preoperative Parathyroid Imaging For the Endocrine Surgeon.- Primary and secondary hyperparathyroidism Testing and Assays.- Symptomatic Primary Hyperparathyroidism Medical therapy.- Surgical Management of Primary Hyperparathyroidism.- Primary Hyperparathyroidism - Asymptomatic Medical Management.- Surgical Management of Asymptomatic Primary Hyperparathyroidism.- Nonclassic, Extraskeletal Manifestations of Primary Hyperparathyroidism: A Brief Review and Possible Mechanisms.- Secondary Hyperparathyroidism.- Secondary Hyperparathyroidism Surgical.- Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism Part I: Pathogenesis, Clinical Features and Medical Management.- Surgical Treatment Of Persistent Hyperparathyroidism After Renal Transplantation.- Bone Density and Fracture Risk in Primary Hyperparathyroidism.-Genetic aspects of Hereditary Hyperparathyroidism.- Hypoparathyroidism and Hypocalcemic states.- Molecular Pathogenesis of Primary Hyperparathyroidism.- Cost-effectiveness of Parathyroidectomy for Primary Hyperparathyroidism.