Unlabelled: Introduction and aim: Primary hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disorder. While thyroid dysfunction is recognized for impacting numerous bodily systems, the connection between thyroid disorders and sleep function remains unclear. Since sleep disorders seldom manifest as the sole presenting symptom of thyroid dysfunction, it is crucial to examine the interplay between thyroid function and sleep when implementing a comprehensive treatment approach for these individuals.
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March 2022
We report a case of tumour-induced osteomalacia in a 59-year-old man who presented with a long-standing history of myalgia, bone pain and pathological fracture of the bilateral femur at different intervals in the past 4 years. A biochemical evaluation revealed hypophosphatemia secondary to phosphaturia. Localization study by Ga-68 DOTANOC PET-CT for adult-onset hypophosphatemic osteomalacia revealed a tumour in the right femoral head.
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