Parathyroid and calcium disorders: a case-based and practical guide

The purpose of the Parathyroid Diseases and Calcium Disorders: A Case-Based and Practical Guide is to present a comprehensive and concise overview of our current knowledge in the area of parathyroid function, hormone regulation and disease states. The Guide educates the reader using a case-based approach presenting current evidence in the field. The material will be presented in easy toread and understandable language and will use a plethora of tables and text boxes where possible. Complex concepts will be conveyed in simple and clear language. Leading international experts will be invited to contribute to this state of the art book which will be unique in its depth of knowledge and practicality. INDICE: Physiology.- Diagnostic Testing and Imaging.- Hypercalcemic States.- Hyperparathyroidism: Primary Symptomatic.- Hyperparathyroidism: Asymptomatic Medical/ Surgical.- Secondary Hyperparathyroidism: Medical / Surgical.- Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism: Medical / Surgical.- Hyperparathyroidism: Familial Disorders and Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia.- Hypoparathyroidism and Hypocalcemic States.- Current Controversies.- Research Directions: Technical.- Research Directions: Molecular.- Conclusions.

• ISBN: 978-1-60327-397-8
• Editorial: Humana
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 250
• Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés