Annals of Clinical Neurophysiology

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A case of motor and sensory polyneuropathy induced by primary hyperparathyroidism

  • Lee, Mina (Department of Neurology, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Hye Jeong (Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine) ;
  • Roh, Hakjae (Department of Neurology, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine)
  • Received : 2021.08.02
  • Accepted : 2021.09.19
  • Published : 2021.10.31
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Abstract

Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHP) is a disease in which excessive amounts of parathyroid hormone (PTH) are secreted and calcium levels in the blood increase. Hypercalcemia caused by PHP has a major influence on the peripheral nervous system and produces symptoms such as muscle cramps, paresthesia, and proximal muscle weakness. Here we report a rare case of sensory-dominant polyneuropathy caused by PHP, which improved after surgery.

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