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Pathological evaluation indicated a Ki-67 proliferation index of 8%, raising concerns about malignancy. This case highlights the need for multidisciplinary collaboration in the diagnostic process, recognizing atypical symptoms and carefully interpreting histopathological markers in suspected PC cases.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Persistent hyperparathyroidism, elevated Ki-67 levels, and unexplained lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) should prompt re-evaluation for malignancy, highlighting the rarity yet clinical significance of hypercalcemia-induced AUR as a presenting symptom of underlying parathyroid pathology.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.3389\/fmed.2026.1755015","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,5,4]],"date-time":"2026-05-04T04:25:03Z","timestamp":1777868703000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/crossmark-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["From persistent hypercalcemia 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