Repeated spontaneous quadriceps tendon rupture in hemodialysis patient: a case report and review of the literature
Dandecha, P.
Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand 85(8): 940-944
2002
ISSN/ISBN: 0125-2208 PMID: 12403217 Document Number: 7516
A 43-year-old man experienced repeated spontaneous quadriceps tendon rupture after he had been on regular hemodialysis for 10 years. He had undergone a long period of secondary hyperparathyroidism as demonstrated by high serum parathyroid hormone and alkaline phosphatase level. He was successfully treated both times using the conservative method. The causes or risk factors, clinical character and appropriate management of this rare morbidity in hemodialysis patients are discussed with a literature review.
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