Hypoparathyroidism unmasked by alendronate.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The case of an elderly woman is reported in whom alendronate, given for osteoporosis, led to severe hypocalcaemia a few days after starting the drug treatment. This was caused by the unmasking of previously unrecognised hypoparathyroidism.
Medical subject headings
- Alendronate
- Hypocalcemia
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal