Publications by authors named "Sravani Bantu"
Primary Hyperparathyroidism With Undetectable Intact Parathyroid Hormone.
Clin Med Insights Endocrinol Diabetes
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Hypercalcemia can be caused by hyperparathyroidism or non-parathyroid conditions, with undetectable parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels making hyperparathyroidism less likely.
- A 65-year-old woman presented with hypercalcemia, fatigue, and brain fog; extensive testing ruled out common causes, and an ultrasound suggested an enlarged parathyroid gland.
- Treatment with cinacalcet reduced her calcium levels, and after surgery to remove a 1927 mg adenoma, her levels normalized and symptoms improved, indicating that the adenoma may have a genetic mutation leading to low PTH production.
Primary malignancy of the liver or hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is unique in its presentation, disease process, and management. Unlike breast or colon cancer, the staging of HCC depends on performance status and baseline liver function along with pathological characteristics. Apart from traditional options like surgery and systemic therapy, effective management can be achieved in selected cases with liver transplant and locoregional therapy (LRT) like transarterial chemoembolization (TACE), transarterial radioembolization (TARE), and ablation.
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