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Table 3 Changes of the serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP), serum phosphate (P), and serum calcium (Ca) before and after surgery

From: Tumor-induced osteomalacia characterized by “painful knee joint with difficulty in moving”: a case report

Time (days)

Before surgery

After surgery

10d

3d

1d

3d

5d

6d

ALP (U/L)

(n: 35–100)

270.4

192.1

174.5

130.3

112.1

114.7

P (mmol/L)

(n: 0.85–1.51)

0.55

0.69

NA

0.52

0.94

0.95

Ca (mmol/L)

(n: 2.11–2.52)

2.29

2.27

2.09

2.08

2.10

2.10

  1. Hypophosphatemia was rapidly improved, and phosphate levels returned to normal within 5 days. However, the elevated serum ALP and the mild hypocalcemia was not improved in the short term. NA Not available
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