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Query: UMLS:C0221002 (primary hyperparathyroidism)
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Central and peripheral nervous systems may be involved in primary hyperparathyroidism (PHP). The efficacy of parathyroidectomy in reversing neurological symptoms is still a matter of controversy. We describe the case of a 71-year-old white male with a 10-year history of PHP who developed progressive cognitive dysfunction and severe sensorimotor axonal polyneuropathy. Successful parathyroidectomy reversed with a different temporal course both the central and peripheral nervous system involvements.
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PMID:Reversible combined cognitive impairment and severe polyneuropathy resulting from primary hyperparathyroidism. 1093 42