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Horm Metab Res 1969; 1(3): 136-138
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1095164
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Retention of Oral 47Calcium in Acromegaly[*]

Hans Erik Sjöberg [**]
  • The Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, and the Department of Internal Medicine, Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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08 January 2009 (online)

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Abstract

Calcium retention in a group of 12 patients with acromegaly was increased over that of controls when measured in a whole body counter 1 and 2 weeks after administration of a single oral dose of 47Ca with stable calcium carrier. The loss of 47Ca with the urine was also increased. These findings in acromegalic subjects are interpreted as demonstrating an increased calcium absorption from the intestine and an increased affinity of the tissues for calcium.

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Acromegaly - Calcium Absorption - Calcium Retention - 47Calcium - Whole Body Counter

1 This work was supported by grants-in-aid from the Loo and Hans Osterman's Foundation

1 This work was supported by grants-in-aid from the Loo and Hans Osterman's Foundation

2 I wish to acknowledge Dr. P. Reizenstein, karolinska Hospital, in whose laboratory the whole body countings were made.