A case report of spontaneous rupture of the quadriceps tendon
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چکیده
Spontaneous quadriceps tendon rupture is a rare occurrence in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT), which is less common in adolescents. We first reported a spontaneous unilateral rupture in a young patient with PHPT.
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دوره 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2017