Chidambharam Choccalingam

Department of Surgical Pathology, Apollo Health and Lifestyle Limited, Chennai, India

Publications

• Case Report   
  Interdisciplinary Cohesion in Managing a Case of Parathyroid Adenoma: A Case Report
  Author(s): Marquess Raj Swamynathan*, Chidambharam Choccalingam, Srivatsan Ravi, Sivaramakrishnan Ramachandiran and Dhandapani Subramani Kumaresan
  
  Introduction: Interdisciplinary cohesion is indispensable in patient management. Exchange of scientific information between the various specialties of medicine paves the way forward to productive patient outcomes. We share an example of interdisciplinary cohesion in the management of a patient with parathyroid adenoma. Case presentation: A 74-year-old man presented to the surgeon with nephrolithiasis, weakness and fatigue. An endocrinologist’s opinion was sought. It came to light through radionuclide scan and parathormone (PTH) testing that the patient harboured a parathyroid adenoma. A diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism was established. Conclusion: Interdisciplinary participation in patient management is vital towards positive patient outcomes. Rapport and discussion between the variou.. Read More»
  

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