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ea0035p132 | Calcium and Vitamin D metabolism | ECE2014

Genu valgum in primary hyperparathyroidism in children

Jyotsna Viveka P , Ramkumar S , Tripathy Madhavi , Kandasamy Devasenapathy , Vijay M K

Background: Bony deformity due to primary hyperparathyroidism is a rare entity in children.Methods: We describe two children who presented with genu valgum to the Endocrine Department. Ten children with primary hyperparathyroidism presenting with genu valgum have been reported in literature and have been reviewed by us.Results: Biochemical investigations revealed parathyroid hormone dependent hypercalcemia despite a deficiency of v...