Cinacalcet in hyperparathyroidism secondary to X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets: case report and brief literature review

Maria P. Yavropoulou, Kalliopi Kotsa, Anna Gotzamani Psarrakou, Αlexandra Papazisi, Τheoni Tranga, Stelios Ventis, John G. Yovos

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X-linked dominant hypophosphatemic rickets (XLH) is the most prevalent genetic form of hypophosphatemic rickets. Standard treatment of XLH patients includes long-term administration of phosphate and calcitriol. Treated patients usually respond well to the conventional therapy and demonstrate amelioration of rachitic symptoms and improved growth …