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Bartz-Kurycki MA, Dream S, Yen TW, Doffek K, Shaker J, Evans DB, Wang TS. Older Patients With Asymptomatic Primary Hyperparathyroidism: Should Criteria for Surgery Be Expanded? J Endocr Soc 2023; 7:bvad098. [PMID: 37873505 PMCID: PMC10590644 DOI: 10.1210/jendso/bvad098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023] Open
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Context Patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) can present with variable signs, symptoms, and end-organ effects. Clinical practice guidelines influence referral for consideration of parathyroidectomy. Objective This study compared the demographic, biochemical, and symptom profile and examine indications for surgery in patients older than 50 years who underwent parathyroidectomy to determine how changes to current guidelines may affect recommendations for parathyroidectomy. Methods A retrospective review was conducted of patients age 50 years or older who underwent initial parathyroidectomy for sporadic PHPT from 2012 to 2020. Patients were classified by indications for surgery per guideline criteria (classic, asymptomatic, and no criteria met) and age group (AG): 50 to 59 years; 60 to 69 years; 70 years or older. Patients were treated at a high-volume tertiary medical center by endocrine surgeons. Results Of 1182 patients, 367 (31%) classic and 660 (56%) asymptomatic patients met the criteria for surgery. The most common indications for surgery were extent of hypercalcemia (51%), osteoporosis (28%), and nephrolithiasis (27%). Of the 155 (13%) patients who did not meet the criteria, neurocognitive symptoms (AG1: 88% vs AG2: 81% vs AG3: 70%; P = .14) and osteopenia (AG1: 53% vs AG2: 68% vs AG3: 68%; P = .43) were frequently observed regardless of patient age. If the age threshold of younger than 50 years was expanded to 60, 65, or 70 years, an additional 61 (5%), 99 (8%), and 124 (10%) patients in the entire cohort would have met the guideline criteria for surgery, respectively. Conclusion Expanding current guidelines for PHPT to include a broader age range, osteopenia, and neurocognitive symptoms may allow for earlier surgical referral and evaluation for definitive treatment.
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA
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Corredor-Orlandelli D, Valenzuela-Vallejo L, Aguirre-Ruiz JF, Valenzuela Rincon A. Ectopic parathyroid adenoma causing hyperparathyroidism-induced psychosis: A case report. SAGE Open Med Case Rep 2023; 11:2050313X231180752. [PMID: 37434899 PMCID: PMC10331202 DOI: 10.1177/2050313x231180752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023] Open
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Primary hyperparathyroidism is a disease with multisystemic and heterogeneous manifestations, characterized by underlying high parathormone concentrations. Despite neuropsychiatric involvement being one of the manifestations, psychosis is rare. This is the case of a 68-year-old female with a 10-day clinical course of anorexia, mutism, dysphagia, constipation, and weight loss. The patient had disorganized speech associated with paranoid delusions. Prior to this visit, the patient was recently diagnosed with a mixed anxiety-depressive disorder. For this reason, treatment with antidepressants in combination with atypical antipsychotics was administered without a satisfactory response. Neuroimaging, infectious panel, and toxicology screening showed no abnormal findings. Hypercalcemia secondary to a retropharyngeal ectopic parathyroid adenoma was the causative etiology of her primary hyperparathyroidism, and hypercalcemia treatment resolved the psychotic episode. We highlight the importance of recognizing psychosis as a possible initial presentation of hyperparathyroidism and hypercalcemia. Ruling out organic etiologies prior to diagnosing a primary cause of psychosis is crucial, as their treatment can reverse the psychotic symptoms.
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- David Corredor-Orlandelli
- School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad del Rosario, Bogotá, Colombia
- Fundación Cardioinfantil—LaCardio, Bogotá, Colombia
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- School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad del Rosario, Bogotá, Colombia
- Fundación Cardioinfantil—LaCardio, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Fundación Cardioinfantil—LaCardio, Bogotá, Colombia
- Internal Medicine Department, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad del Rosario, Bogotá, Colombia
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- School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad del Rosario, Bogotá, Colombia
- Departments of Endocrinology and Internal Medicine, Fundación Cardioinfantil—LaCardio, Bogotá, Colombia
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Khan Z, Mlawa G, Mahdi H, Abumedian M. Acute Psychosis Related to Primary Hyperparathyroidism in a Patient With Bipolar Disorder. Cureus 2023; 15:e42567. [PMID: 37637517 PMCID: PMC10460258 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.42567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] Open
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Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) can cause hypercalcemia secondary to high parathyroid hormone secretion. Hyperparathyroidism- and hypercalcemia-related acute psychotic symptoms can be challenging to diagnose in patients with mental health-related disorders, and it should be considered a possible differential in these patients besides medications. It can sometimes be the first manifestation of the disease, and diagnosis can be challenging, especially in patients with a previous psychiatric history without checking their biochemistry profile. The hypercalcemia severity can vary from mild to severe, and signs and symptoms may also vary depending on the calcium levels. Hypercalcemia can cause neuropsychiatric dysfunction, and patients may present with confusion, agitation, delusions, and hallucinations. We present a case of a 54-year-old patient with a previous history of bipolar disorder and a recent diagnosis of depression and schizophreniform disorder, who presented to the emergency department with acute agitation, violent behavior, and disorientation. She was being managed by the community mental health team at a local behavioral health hospital for new onset psychosis over the past few months. She was refusing blood tests prior to hospital admission. Calcium level on laboratory tests was 3.54 mmol/l, and parathyroid hormone level was 45 pg/ml. She was managed with intravenous fluids initially, followed by zoledronic acid (4 mg intravenously over 15 minutes). She was then commenced on cinacalcet 30 mg twice daily initially, which was later increased to 60 mg twice daily. Ultrasound of the neck demonstrated a large left parathyroid mass, and she underwent left parathyroidectomy as an urgent outpatient. She has remained asymptomatic, and her psychiatry symptoms resolved following parathyroidectomy.
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- Zahid Khan
- Acute Medicine, Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Southend-on-Sea, GBR
- Cardiology, Bart's Heart Centre, London, GBR
- Cardiology and General Medicine, Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, London, GBR
- Cardiology, Royal Free Hospital, London, GBR
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- Internal Medicine and Diabetes and Endocrinology, Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, London, GBR
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- Gastroenterology, Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, London, GBR
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- Geriatrics, Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, London, GBR
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Pappachan JM, Lahart IM, Viswanath AK, Borumandi F, Sodi R, Metzendorf MI, Bongaerts B. Parathyroidectomy for adults with primary hyperparathyroidism. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2023; 3:CD013035. [PMID: 36883976 PMCID: PMC9995748 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd013035.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT), a disorder in which the parathyroid glands produce excessive amounts of parathyroid hormone, is most common in older adults and postmenopausal women. While most people with PHPT are asymptomatic at diagnosis, symptomatic disease can lead to hypercalcaemia, osteoporosis, renal stones, cardiovascular abnormalities and reduced quality of life. Surgical removal of abnormal parathyroid tissue (parathyroidectomy) is the only established treatment for adults with symptomatic PHPT to prevent exacerbation of symptoms and to be cured of PHPT. However, the benefits and risks of parathyroidectomy compared to simple observation or medical therapy for asymptomatic and mild PHPT are not well established. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the benefits and harms of parathyroidectomy in adults with PHPT compared to simple observation or medical therapy. SEARCH METHODS We searched CENTRAL, MEDLINE, LILACS, ClinicalTrials.gov and WHO ICTRP from their date of inception until 26 November 2021. We applied no language restrictions. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomised controlled trials (RCTs) comparing parathyroidectomy with simple observation or medical therapy for the treatment of adults with PHPT. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We used standard Cochrane methods. Our primary outcomes were 1. cure of PHPT, 2. morbidity related to PHPT and 3. serious adverse events. Our secondary outcomes were 1. all-cause mortality, 2. health-related quality of life and 3. hospitalisation for hypercalcaemia, acute renal impairment or pancreatitis. We used GRADE to assess the certainty of the evidence for each outcome. MAIN RESULTS We identified eight eligible RCTs that included 447 adults with (mostly asymptomatic) PHPT; 223 participants were randomised to parathyroidectomy. Follow-up duration varied from six months to 24 months. Of the 223 participants (37 men) randomised to surgery, 164 were included in the analyses, of whom 163 were cured at six to 24 months (overall cure rate 99%). Parathyroidectomy compared to observation probably results in a large increase in cure rate at six to 24 months follow-up: 163/164 participants (99.4%) in the parathyroidectomy group and 0/169 participants in the observation or medical therapy group were cured of their PHPT (8 studies, 333 participants; moderate certainty). No studies explicitly reported intervention effects on morbidities related to PHPT, such as osteoporosis, osteopenia, kidney dysfunction, urolithiasis, cognitive dysfunction or cardiovascular disease, although some studies reported surrogate outcomes for osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. A post-hoc analysis revealed that parathyroidectomy, compared to observation or medical therapy, may have little or no effect after one to two years on bone mineral density (BMD) at the lumbar spine (mean difference (MD) 0.03 g/cm2,95% CI -0.05 to 0.12; 5 studies, 287 participants; very low certainty). Similarly, compared to observation, parathyroidectomy may have little or no effect on femoral neck BMD after one to two years (MD -0.01 g/cm2, 95% CI -0.13 to 0.11; 3 studies, 216 participants; very low certainty). However, the evidence is very uncertain for both BMD outcomes. Furthermore, the evidence is very uncertain about the effect of parathyroidectomy on improving left ventricular ejection fraction (MD -2.38%, 95% CI -4.77 to 0.01; 3 studies, 121 participants; very low certainty). Four studies reported serious adverse events. Three of these reported zero events in both the intervention and control groups; consequently, we were unable to include data from these three studies in the pooled analysis. The evidence suggests that parathyroidectomy compared to observation may have little or no effect on serious adverse events (RR 3.35, 95% CI 0.14 to 78.60; 4 studies, 168 participants; low certainty). Only two studies reported all-cause mortality. One study could not be included in the pooled analysis as zero events were observed in both the intervention and control groups. Parathyroidectomy compared to observation may have little or no effect on all-cause mortality, but the evidence is very uncertain (RR 2.11, 95% CI 0.20 to 22.60; 2 studies, 133 participants; very low certainty). Three studies measured health-related quality of life using the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) and reported inconsistent differences in scores for different domains of the questionnaire between parathyroidectomy and observation. Six studies reported hospitalisations for the correction of hypercalcaemia. Two studies reported zero events in both the intervention and control groups and could not be included in the pooled analysis. Parathyroidectomy, compared to observation, may have little or no effect on hospitalisation for hypercalcaemia (RR 0.91, 95% CI 0.20 to 4.25; 6 studies, 287 participants; low certainty). There were no reported hospitalisations for renal impairment or pancreatitis. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS In accordance with the literature, our review findings suggest that parathyroidectomy, compared to simple observation or medical (etidronate) therapy, probably results in a large increase in cure rates of PHPT (with normalisation of serum calcium and parathyroid hormone levels to laboratory reference values). Parathyroidectomy, compared with observation, may have little or no effect on serious adverse events or hospitalisation for hypercalcaemia, and the evidence is very uncertain about the effect of parathyroidectomy on other short-term outcomes, such as BMD, all-cause mortality and quality of life. The high uncertainty of evidence limits the applicability of our findings to clinical practice; indeed, this systematic review provides no new insights with regard to treatment decisions for people with (asymptomatic) PHPT. In addition, the methodological limitations of the included studies, and the characteristics of the study populations (mainly comprising white women with asymptomatic PHPT), warrant caution when extrapolating the results to other populations with PHPT. Large-scale multi-national, multi-ethnic and long-term RCTs are needed to explore the potential short- and long-term benefits of parathyroidectomy compared to non-surgical treatment options with regard to osteoporosis or osteopenia, urolithiasis, hospitalisation for acute kidney injury, cardiovascular disease and quality of life.
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- Joseph M Pappachan
- Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Preston, UK
- Faculty of Science, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
- University of Manchester Medical School, Manchester, UK
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- Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing, University of Wolverhampton, Walsall, UK
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, St. Richard's Hospital, Chichester and Worthing Hospital, Worthing, UK
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- Biochemistry, Pathology Department, Broomfield Hospital, Mid & South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Chelmsford, UK
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- Institute of General Practice, Medical Faculty of the Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Institute of General Practice, Medical Faculty of the Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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Bilen N, Gokalp MA, Yilmaz L, Aytekin A, Baskonus I. Analysis of intraoperative laboratory measurements and imaging techniques such as Tc-99 m-MIBI SPECT/CT, 18F-fluorocholine PET/CT and ultrasound in patients operated with prediagnosis of parathyroid adenoma. Ir J Med Sci 2022:10.1007/s11845-022-03215-3. [PMID: 36399322 DOI: 10.1007/s11845-022-03215-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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AIM The aim of this study is to determine accurately the localization of the adenoma with the imaging methods in the patients, who are planned to be operated on with prediagnosis of parathyroid adenoma. METHOD In our study, the files of the patients who were considered to have parathyroid adenoma and underwent operation between 2012 and 2020 with the methods such as Tc99m-MIBI SPECT/CT, 18F-fluorocholine PET/CT, and ultrasound, and biochemical examinations were examined retrospectively. RESULTS In this study, 31 (18.2%) male and 139 (81.8%) female adult patients were included. The sensitivities of localization methods were 82.6% for ultrasound and 78.4% for scintigraphy. Adenoma was localised in the right place in 14 of 15 (93.3%) patients with the 18F-fluorocholine PET/CT method. A statistically significant correlation was found between the sensitivity of scintigraphy, the gland weights (p: 0.002), and phosphor values (p: 0.039). A statistically significant improvement was observed in the intact PTH value (p: 0.001) 15 min after the removal of adenoma. A statistically significant improvement was observed in the serum PTH value (p: 0.001), the serum phosphorus value (p: 0.001), and the serum calcium (p: 0.001) in the first 3 months after the operation. CONCLUSION Determining localization accurately for the patients enables performing operations with minimally invasive surgery successfully in a shorter time. Also, fewer complications and faster recovery are seen in the patients. It was concluded that studying intraoperative intact PTH and using 18F-fluorocholine PET/CT method for localization give more accurate results for localization and allow having more successful operation outcomes.
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Szalat A, Tamir N, Mazeh H, Newman JP. Successful parathyroidectomy improves cognition in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism: A prospective study in a tertiary medical center and comprehensive review of the literature. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:1095189. [PMID: 36619573 PMCID: PMC9813845 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.1095189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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CONTEXT The recent American and European guidelines on management of patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) did not endorse neurocognitive evaluation as part of standard work-up and did not consider it as a surgery criterion.The neurocognitive deleterious effects of hyperparathyroidism and impact of parathyroidectomy on PHPT patients is yet to be elucidated. OBJECTIVE To evaluate specific neurocognitive functions in PHPT patients prior to parathyroidectomy and describe the changes during follow-up with serial evaluations. DESIGN A prospective case-control study including parathyroidectomy candidates evaluated at a tertiary teaching university hospital. Thorough neurocognitive evaluation was conducted before and 1- & 6-months following parathyroidectomy: Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT), Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure Test (ROCF), Trail Making Test A, Trail Making Test B, Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination-III (ACE), Frontal Assessment Battery (FAB), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). RESULTS 18 consecutive patients underwent successful parathyroidectomy. Various neurocognitive functions improved significantly after successful parathyroidectomy: long term auditory memory (RAVLT, p=0.008), short- and long-term visual memory (ROCF, p=0.006 and p=0.002 respectively), visual attention and complex concentration skills (trail making A, p<0.001) and executive abilities (trail making B, p=0.005). No change was identified in frontal-lobe abilities. Depression symptoms were absent or minimal prior to surgery and no significant change was observed after surgery. CONCLUSIONS PHPT is associated with significant various neurocognitive dysfunctions when mindfully evaluated before surgery. Successful parathyroidectomy results in several neurocognitive aspect improvements. The data suggest that neurocognitive deterioration may be considered an added parathyroidectomy criterion when surgical decision is not straightforward.
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- Auryan Szalat
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Hadassah Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
- Internal Medicine Ward, Osteoporosis Center, Hadassah Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
- *Correspondence: Auryan Szalat,
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- Internal Medicine Ward, Osteoporosis Center, Hadassah Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Internal Medicine Ward, Osteoporosis Center, Hadassah Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Surgery, Hadassah Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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Scerrino G, Melfa G, Lo Brutto D, Mazzola S, Corigliano A, Vitale I, Tutino R, Rotolo G, Orlando G, Cocorullo G. Chronic asthenia in patients who have undergone endocrine neck surgery. Endocrine 2022; 75:159-168. [PMID: 34365588 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-021-02838-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The impact of chronic asthenia after thyroidectomy has been evaluated in two previous studies comparing total thyroidectomy and hemithyroidectomy. We compared its impact on patients undergoing thyroidectomy, parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism, and cholecystectomy. METHODS Patients recruited for surgery (233 consecutive total thyroidectomies for non-toxic multinodular goiter, Group I, 43 consecutive parathyroidectomies for primary hyperparathyroidism, group II and a sample of 43 laparoscopic cholecystectomies, group III) were compared at three times: pre-operative, 6 months after surgery, 1 year after surgery. A brief fatigue inventory (BFI) was administered to assess asthenia. We excluded intermediate or high-risk thyroid carcinomas, Grave's disease, obese patients, secondary and tertiary hyperparathyroidism, vitamin D deficiency, and acute cholecystitis. In the postoperative period, patients who had undergone complications of each surgical procedure were also excluded. Demographics, smoking, alcohol abuse, chronic diseases (renal, cardiac, pulmonary, hepatic, and diabetes mellitus), anxiety and depression were noted. RESULTS In Group I the significant increase of asthenia during the three periods of detection (p < 0.001) was confirmed. Renal failure further increased the risk of asthenia. In Group II, asthenia after 6 months and 1 year after surgery decreased significantly (p < 0.001). In Group III, the variations in BFI during the three periods were not significant. CONCLUSIONS Asthenia is a frequent sequela of total thyroidectomy, also in comparison with other types of surgery. Patients undergoing thyroidectomy must be informed of the possible implications of surgery, which should be calibrated on the strict application of guidelines.
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- Gregorio Scerrino
- Department of Surgical Oncological and Stomatological Disciplines, Unit of General and Emergency Surgery, University of Palermo, Via L. Giuffré, 5, 90127, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Oncological and Stomatological Disciplines, Unit of General and Emergency Surgery, University of Palermo, Via L. Giuffré, 5, 90127, Palermo, Italy.
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- Department of Surgical Oncological and Stomatological Disciplines, Unit of General and Emergency Surgery, University of Palermo, Via L. Giuffré, 5, 90127, Palermo, Italy
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- Unit of Clinical Epidemiology and Tumor Registry, Department of Laboratory Diagnostics, Policlinico "P. Giaccone", University of Palermo, Via L. Giuffré, 5, 90127, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Oncological and Stomatological Disciplines, Unit of General and Emergency Surgery, University of Palermo, Via L. Giuffré, 5, 90127, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Oncological and Stomatological Disciplines, Unit of General and Emergency Surgery, University of Palermo, Via L. Giuffré, 5, 90127, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Oncological and Stomatological Disciplines, Unit of General and Emergency Surgery, University of Palermo, Via L. Giuffré, 5, 90127, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Oncological and Stomatological Disciplines, Unit of General and Emergency Surgery, University of Palermo, Via L. Giuffré, 5, 90127, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Oncological and Stomatological Disciplines, Unit of General and Emergency Surgery, University of Palermo, Via L. Giuffré, 5, 90127, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Oncological and Stomatological Disciplines, Unit of General and Emergency Surgery, University of Palermo, Via L. Giuffré, 5, 90127, Palermo, Italy
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Walker M, Silverberg SJ. Nontraditional Aspects of Sporadic Primary Hyperparathyroidism. Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am 2021; 50:629-647. [PMID: 34774238 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecl.2021.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Nontraditional aspects of primary hyperparathyroidism refer to the condition's rheumatic, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and neuropsychological effects. Although gastrointestinal and rheumatic symptomatology were features of classical primary hyperparathyroidism, they do not seem to be a part of the modern presentation of primary hyperparathyroidism. In contrast, neuropsychological symptoms such as altered mood and cognition, as well as cardiovascular disease, have been associated with the form of primary hyperparathyroidism seen today, but the relationship is not clearly causal. Evidence does not support reversibility after parathyroidectomy and therefore none of the nontraditional manifestations are considered sole indications for recommending surgery at this time.
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- Marcella Walker
- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA.
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Minezaki M, Takashi Y, Ochi K, Mitsuoka R, Yamao Y, Kudo T, Kawanami D, Kobayashi K, Abe I. Reduction in parathyroid adenomas by cinacalcet therapy in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism. J Bone Miner Metab 2021; 39:583-588. [PMID: 33409573 DOI: 10.1007/s00774-020-01190-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2020] [Accepted: 12/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Cinacalcet is a calcimimetic that modulates the functions of calcium-sensing receptor and is currently used to treat patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). Although it was reported that cinacalcet treatment reduced the size of hyperplastic parathyroid glands in patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism, whether or not cinacalcet treatment can reduce the size of parathyroid adenomas in patients with PHPT has been unknown. MATERIALS AND METHODS We recruited nine (male: one, female: eight) patients with PHPT due to parathyroid adenomas who did not undergo parathyroidectomy. Cinacalcet was administered at a dose of 50 mg/day, and we evaluated the size of parathyroid adenomas (width × thickness) (mm2) using ultrasonography before and after 6 months of cinacalcet treatment. RESULTS The mean age of the subjects was 58.1 ± 7.2 years old, and the mean serum intact parathyroid hormone (PTH) concentration was 134.8 ± 8.7 pg/ml. All participants showed hypercalcemia and osteopenia. After 6 months, the mean size of parathyroid adenomas was significantly decreased (baseline: 73.8 ± 33.4 mm2 vs. after 6 months: 52.5 ± 25.0 mm2, p = 0.045). Thus, 6-month cinacalcet treatment induced a 29% size reduction in parathyroid adenomas. Furthermore, the serum intact PTH concentration before cinacalcet treatment was positively correlated with the reduction in the size of parathyroid adenomas. CONCLUSION The present study revealed that cinacalcet treatment reduces the size of parathyroid adenomas in patients with PHPT. The accumulation of more PHPT cases with cinacalcet therapy is required to confirm this finding.
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- Midori Minezaki
- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Chikushino, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Chikushino, Japan.
- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus, Fukuoka University School of Medicine, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jyonan-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka, 814-0180, Japan.
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Chikushino, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Chikushino, Japan
- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus, Fukuoka University School of Medicine, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jyonan-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka, 814-0180, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Chikushino, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Chikushino, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus, Fukuoka University School of Medicine, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jyonan-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka, 814-0180, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Chikushino, Japan
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Chikushino, Japan
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Steinl GK, Yeh R, Walker MD, McManus C, Lee JA, Kuo JH. Preoperative imaging predicts change in bone mineral density after parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism. Bone 2021; 145:115871. [PMID: 33540118 PMCID: PMC9450481 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2021.115871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2020] [Revised: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Bone Mineral Density (BMD) improves after parathyroidectomy (PTX), but data on factors that predict bone recovery are limited. No studies have evaluated if preoperative imaging findings are associated with postoperative change in BMD. We hypothesized that larger, metabolically active glands would be associated with greater increase in BMD after PTX. METHODS Patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) who underwent combined Tc-99m sestamibi and 4D-CT imaging prior to PTX and had pre- and post-operative dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) at our institution were considered for inclusion. Retrospectively, data were collected from imaging studies on each parathyroid gland, including estimated weight (using the ellipsoid formula) and contrast enhancement on 4D-CT as well as sestamibi avidity. Total estimated parathyroid weight was calculated. The main outcome measure was the percent change in BMD at the lumbar spine (LS) from pre- to post-operative DXA. Predictors of change in BMD at the LS were assessed. RESULTS Complete DXA data was available in 25 patients. Median total parathyroid weight on 4D-CT was 270 mg, and mean change in BMD at the LS was 2.4 ± 4.3%. The increase in BMD was best predicted by higher preoperative serum calcium (p = 0.01), greater estimated parathyroid weight (p = 0.001), sestamibi avidity (p = 0.03), and increased time between DXA scans (p = 0.03) in the multivariable model (R2 = 0.79, p < 0.0001). CONCLUSION In PHPT, higher preoperative serum calcium, parathyroid gland weight on imaging, and sestamibi avidity are associated with greater increases in BMD after curative PTX. These findings suggest that larger, metabolically active adenomas may mobilize more calcium from bone.
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- Gabrielle K Steinl
- Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons, United States of America
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Radiology, United States of America
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- Columbia University Irving Medical Center Department of Medicine, Endocrinology, United States of America
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- Columbia University Irving Medical Center Department of Surgery, Division of GI/Endocrine Surgery, United States of America
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- Columbia University Irving Medical Center Department of Surgery, Division of GI/Endocrine Surgery, United States of America
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- Columbia University Irving Medical Center Department of Surgery, Division of GI/Endocrine Surgery, United States of America.
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Otsuki K, Izuhara M, Miura S, Yamashita S, Nagahama M, Hayashida M, Hashioka S, Miyaoka T, Hotta Y, Shimizu Y, Inagaki M. Psychosis in a primary hyperparathyroidism patient with mild hypercalcemia: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e25248. [PMID: 33761720 PMCID: PMC9282026 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000025248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2020] [Accepted: 03/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is characterized by hypercalcemia and an elevated level of serum parathyroid hormone (PTH). PHPT presents with a complex set of renal, skeletal, and neuropsychological symptoms. Parathyroidectomy (PTX) is a radical treatment that is recommended for all physically symptomatic patients with PHPT. However, psychiatric symptoms are not considered as an indication for surgery. There remains an important issue from the view of perioperative management of whether PTX should be performed with the presence of uncontrolled psychiatric symptoms or deferred until severe psychiatric symptoms have been controlled. We report a case of mild hypercalcemia that caused severe psychosis in PHPT, which improved dramatically following PTX and resulted in successful postoperative management. PATIENT CONCERN Our patient was a 68-year-old Japanese woman. She was diagnosed with PHPT, which was triggered by mild hypercalcemia. She was due to receive an operation for osteoporosis and kidney stones. She had severe psychosis, despite medication. Blood examinations revealed mild hypercalcemia (10.4 mg/dL, 8.8-10.1 mg/dL) and elevated serum levels of intact PTH (184.0 pg/mL, 10-65 pg/mL). DIAGNOSIS She was diagnosed with severe psychosis caused by mild hypercalcemia in PHPT. INTERVENTIONS Although she was treated with 37.5 mg quetiapine and 2 mg risperidone daily, she was excessively sedated and rejected oral treatment. Therefore, we decided to perform the operation. OUTCOMES Immediately following surgery, serum levels of calcium, and intact PTH were normalized. Her psychotic symptoms ceased completely 5 days after surgery. CONCLUSION We emphasize that PHPT presents with various severe psychiatric symptoms, even in mild hypercalcemia. Psychiatric symptoms may be the only salient symptoms in PHPT, and thus clinicians should suspect PHPT in patients with psychiatric symptoms and mild hypercalcemia. Furthermore, PTX is recommended for PHPT-even in the presence of severe uncontrolled psychiatric symptoms, which carries risks for postoperative management-because psychiatric symptoms are expected to improve and good postoperative management is possible.
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- Koji Otsuki
- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Shimane University, Izumo
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Shimane University, Izumo
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Shimane University, Izumo
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Shimane University, Izumo
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Shimane University, Izumo
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Shimane University, Izumo
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Shimane University, Izumo
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Shimane University, Izumo
- Matsue Aoba Hospital, Matsue
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Shimane University, Izumo, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Shimane University, Izumo, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Shimane University, Izumo
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Somuncu E, Kara Y. The effect of parathyroidectomy on quality of life in primary hyperparathyroidism: evaluation with using sf-36 and phpqol questionnaire. Endocr J 2021; 68:87-93. [PMID: 32879163 DOI: 10.1507/endocrj.ej20-0417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Quality of life (QoL) typically improves with a parathyroidectomy (PTx) in cases of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT), but the effect of surgery on QoL is not yet fully understood. This study evaluated the impact of PTx on health-related QoL (HRQoL). Patients who underwent PTx for PHPT between January 2016 and December 2019 were asked to complete the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) and the Primary Hyperparathyroidism Quality of Life (PHPQoL) questionnaire before surgery and 1 year later. A 5-point Likert scale was used: negative responses received a lower score and positive responses scored high. Forty-one of 50 patients completed the questionnaires before and 12 months after the surgery. The median patient age was 64 years (min-max: 32-83 years). In the study group, 33 were female, and 8 were male. The SF-36 results indicated that significant improvements had been observed in all 8 domains a year after surgery, particularly in the physical functioning and role, general health, energy, and mental health scales. The PHPQoL scores also improved significantly after PTx (p < 0.05). The improvement in the physical and mental health components was 50% and 76%, respectively. In conclusion, this study demonstrated that PTx for PHPT improved QoL.
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- Erkan Somuncu
- Department of General Surgery, University of Health Sciences, Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, University of Health Sciences, Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Quality of Life in Patients With Asymptomatic Primary Hyperparathyroidism After Parathyroidectomy: A 3-Year Longitudinal Study. Endocr Pract 2021; 27:716-722. [PMID: 33640325 DOI: 10.1016/j.eprac.2021.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Revised: 01/01/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Impaired quality of life (QoL) is considered as a nonclassical manifestation of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). This study aimed to detect and compare changes in the QoL of patients with asymptomatic PHPT who had successful curative parathyroidectomy (PTX) 3 months and 3 years after the procedure. METHODS Patients with diagnosed PHPT were eligible for the study. There were 2 groups: the PTX group, with patients who underwent PTX, and the non-PTX group, with patients who were treated conservatively. QoL was assessed using Pasieka's Parathyroid Assessment of Symptoms Questionnaire (PAS-Q) at baseline, 3 months, and 3 years. RESULTS Thirty-eight patients were included in the study: 18 in the PTX group and 20 in the non-PTX group. In the PTX group, the mean PAS-Q total score before PTX was 518, which was reduced significantly at the 3-month (P = .003) and 3-year assessments (P = .001). However, in the non-PTX group, the mean PAS-Q total score was 326 at baseline and increased continuously for 3 years (P = .019). At the 3-year evaluation, the mean total score was significantly higher compared to that of the PTX group (P = .021). Finally, there was a positive correlation between total serum calcium and PAS-Q score in the non-PTX group (r = 0.524, P = .018). CONCLUSION QoL of patients with PHPT improved significantly compared to that in conservative surveillance as early as 3 months after successful, curative PTX, and remained improved for 3 years. This finding strengthens, even more, the hypothesis that PTX contributes to better QoL, suggesting that the derangement of QoL may be considered as an individual indication for surgery.
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Impact on Quality of Life After Parathyroidectomy for Asymptomatic Primary Hyperparathyroidism. J Surg Res 2021; 261:139-145. [PMID: 33429222 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2020.12.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2020] [Revised: 11/17/2020] [Accepted: 12/08/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is associated with a poorer quality of life. The role of neuropsychiatric symptoms in asymptomatic patients who do not display classical features of PHPT remains undefined. It is unclear whether parathyroidectomy provides immediate benefit beyond the long-term risk reduction of adverse effects. The aim of the study is to assess the effect on quality of life in patients with asymptomatic PHPT undergoing parathyroidectomy. METHODS Consecutive patients with PHPT undergoing parathyroidectomy by a single surgeon were recruited from a single center between 2014 and 2019. All patients prospectively completed the validated EQ-5D-3L health status questionnaire preoperatively and postoperatively, comprising two components: (i) five domains including physical and mental health and (ii) visual analog scale (VAS). Biochemical and clinical indices were recorded. RESULTS Seventy-eight patients were included, 72% female (n = 56), median age 62 y (interquartile range (IQR): 52-70), and 28 (36%) asymptomatic. A global improvement in health-related quality of life was observed with a VAS score increase from 70 (IQR: 50-80) to 80 (IQR: 70-90); P < 0.001. VAS scores also improved significantly in asymptomatic patients increasing from 77 to 85 (P = 0.014), with an overall improvement in all five domains of quality of life. The symptomatic group showed a significant improvement in anxiety/depression levels (P < 0.01), although this was not the primary complaint in any of the cases. CONCLUSIONS Parathyroidectomy is associated with a significant improvement in the quality of life of patients with asymptomatic PHPT. In symptomatic patients, this includes a reduction in anxiety and depression. Benefits are observed as early as 2 mo postoperatively, and results suggest a potentially important cognitive and social aspect of this disease.
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Liu JY, Peine BS, Mlaver E, Patel SG, Weber CJ, Saunders ND, Pofahl WE, Sharma J. Neuropsychologic changes in primary hyperparathyroidism after parathyroidectomy from a dual-institution prospective study. Surgery 2020; 169:114-119. [PMID: 32718801 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2020.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2020] [Revised: 05/06/2020] [Accepted: 06/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND The impact of parathyroidectomy on neuropsychiatric symptoms in primary hyperparathyroidism remains poorly defined. The validated scales Patient Health Questionnaire-9 and Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 can be used to assess depression and anxiety, respectively. Our aim was to prospectively characterize the changes in neuropsychiatric symptoms after parathyroidectomy. METHODS Patients undergoing parathyroidectomy and thyroidectomy (control) from two institutions between 2014 and 2019 were prospectively administered a questionnaire assessing neuropsychiatric symptoms before and after surgery. Paired t tests compared preoperative with postoperative neuropsychiatric symptoms and t tests compared differences in neuropsychiatric symptoms between parathyroidectomy and thyroidectomy. RESULTS A total of 244 patients underwent parathyroidectomy and 161 underwent thyroidectomy. We observed improvement in neuropsychiatric symptoms after parathyroidectomy (6.2 [5.0-7.4], P < .01). Preoperatively, neuropsychiatric symptoms were more prevalent in patients undergoing parathyroidectomy when compared with thyroidectomy (11.2 ± 11.5 vs 7.5 ± 8.2, P < .01); however, after surgery there was no difference between the two groups (5.1 ± 7.1 vs 5.4 ± 7.2, P = .59). Preoperatively, 27.5% and 18.0% of patients endorsed moderate to severe depression and anxiety, which fell to 8.2% and 5.3%, respectively, (P < .01) after surgery. CONCLUSION Patients undergoing parathyroidectomy showed significant improvement in neuropsychiatric symptoms after surgery. Neuropsychiatric symptoms are more prevalent in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism. Neuropsychiatric symptoms should be assessed in all patients with primary hyperparathyroidism and should be considered a relative indication for parathyroidectomy.
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- Jessica Y Liu
- Department of Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA.
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- Department of Surgery, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
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- Department of Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
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- Department of Surgery, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
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Gazes Y, Liu M, Sum M, Cong E, Kuo J, Lee JA, Silverberg S, Stern Y, Walker M. Functional magnetic resonance imaging in primary hyperparathyroidism. Eur J Endocrinol 2020; 183:21-30. [PMID: 32348956 PMCID: PMC7472931 DOI: 10.1530/eje-20-0123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2020] [Accepted: 04/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The neurophysiological mechanisms underlying cognitive dysfunction in primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) and the brain regions affected are not clear. We assessed neural activation during cognitive testing (matrix reasoning, paired associates, and logical memory) using functional MRI (fMRI) in 23 patients with PHPT and 23 healthy controls. A subset with PHPT was re-assessed 6 months post-parathyroidectomy (PTX). DESIGN This is an observational study comparing neural activation by fMRI in patients with PHPT to normative controls. Postmenopausal women were studied at a tertiary referral center. RESULTS There were no between-group differences in cognitive task performance. Patients with PHPT had lower neural activation vs controls (max Z = 4.02, all P < 0.01) during matrix reasoning in brain regions involved in executive function (left frontal lobe (k = 57) and right medial frontal gyrus (k = 72)) and motor function (right precentral gyrus (k = 51)). During paired associates (verbal memory), those with PHPT had greater activation in the right inferior parietal lobule (language/mathematical operations; k = 65, P < 0.01). Greater activation in this region bilaterally correlated with higher PTH (k = 96, P < 0.01). Post-PTX, activation decreased during matrix reasoning, but in different regions than those affected pre-PTX. CONCLUSIONS PHPT is associated with differences in task-related neural activation patterns, but no difference in cognitive performance. While this may indicate compensation to maintain the same cognitive function, there was no clear improvement in neural activation after PTX. Larger, longitudinal studies that include PHPT patients followed without surgery are needed to determine if PTX could prevent worsening of altered neural activation patterns in PHPT.
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- Yunglin Gazes
- Department of Neurology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY 10032
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine at Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY 10016
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY 10032
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- Department of Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY 10032
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- Department of Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY 10032
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY 10032
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- Department of Neurology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY 10032
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY 10032
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Liu M, Sum M, Cong E, Colon I, Bucovsky M, Williams J, Kepley A, Kuo J, Lee JA, Lazar RM, Marshall R, Silverberg S, Walker MD. Cognition and cerebrovascular function in primary hyperparathyroidism before and after parathyroidectomy. J Endocrinol Invest 2020; 43:369-379. [PMID: 31621051 PMCID: PMC7275118 DOI: 10.1007/s40618-019-01128-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2019] [Accepted: 10/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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PURPOSE There are cognitive changes in primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) that improve with parathyroidectomy, but the mechanism of cognitive dysfunction has not been delineated. We assessed if cerebrovascular function is impaired in PHPT, improves post-parathyroidectomy and is associated with PTH level and cognitive dysfunction. METHODS This is an observational study of 43 patients with mild hypercalcemic or normocalcemic PHPT or goiter. At baseline, cerebrovascular function (dynamic cerebral autoregulation and vasomotor reactivity) by transcranial Doppler and neuropsychological function were compared between all three groups. A subset underwent parathyroidectomy or thyroidectomy, and was compared 6 months post-operatively. RESULTS Mean cerebrovascular and neuropsychological function was normal and no worse in PHPT compared to controls preoperatively. Higher PTH was associated with worse intracerebral autoregulation (r = - 0.43, p = 0.02) and worse cognitive performance on some tests. Post-parathyroidectomy, mood improved significantly, but changes did not differ compared to those having thyroidectomy (p = 0.84). There was no consistent improvement in cognition or change in vascular function in either surgical group. CONCLUSIONS Although higher PTH was associated with worse intracerebral autoregulation, cerebrovascular function, cognition and mood were normal in mild PHPT. PTX did not improve vascular or cognitive function. The observed improvement in mood cannot be clearly attributed to PTX. Notwithstanding the small sample size, the results do not support changing current criteria for parathyroidectomy to include cognitive complaints. However, the associations between PTH, cognition and cerebral autoregulation merit future studies in those with more severe hyperparathyroidism.
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- M Liu
- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, 10032, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, 10032, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, 10032, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, 10032, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, 10032, USA
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- Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, 10032, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, 10032, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, 35294, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, 10032, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, 10032, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, 10032, USA.
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Minelli R, Meoli A, Tiri A, Fanelli U, Iannarella R, Gismondi P, Esposito S. An Atypical Presentation of Primary Hyperparathyroidism in an Adolescent: A Case Report of Hypercalcaemia and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms Due to a Mediastinal Parathyroid Adenoma. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2020; 11:581765. [PMID: 33117293 PMCID: PMC7553078 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2020.581765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2020] [Accepted: 08/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Psychiatric disorders are rare clinical manifestations of hypercalcaemia in the pediatric population, are relatively more frequent during adolescence and are often overlooked in cases of severe hypercalcaemia. We described the case of a 17-year-old girl affected by anorexia nervosa, depression and self-harm with incidental detection of moderate hypercalcaemia. Clinical, laboratory and instrumental tests demonstrated that hypercalcaemia was secondary to primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) due to a mediastinal parathyroid adenoma in the thymic parenchyma. After parathyroidectomy with robot-assisted surgery, we observed the restoration of calcium and PTH levels in addition to an improvement in psychiatric symptoms. This case demonstrates that serum calcium concentration should be evaluated in adolescents with neurobehavioural symptoms and in cases of hypercalcaemia PHPT should be excluded. Surgery represents the cornerstone of the management of PHPT and may contribute to improving quality of life and psychological function in these patients. However, the complexity of neurological involvement in cases of hypercalcaemia due to PHPT requires further investigations to establish the real impact of this condition on the neurocognitive sphere.
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- Roberta Minelli
- Thyroid Unit, Medical Clinic, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Pediatric Clinic, Pietro Barilla Children's Hospital, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Pediatric Clinic, Pietro Barilla Children's Hospital, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Pediatric Clinic, Pietro Barilla Children's Hospital, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Pediatric Clinic, Pietro Barilla Children's Hospital, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Pediatric Clinic, Pietro Barilla Children's Hospital, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Pediatric Clinic, Pietro Barilla Children's Hospital, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
- *Correspondence: Susanna Esposito
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Therapeutic Challenges for Elderly Patients with Primary Hyperparathyroidism. Case Rep Endocrinol 2019; 2019:4807081. [PMID: 31885946 PMCID: PMC6925713 DOI: 10.1155/2019/4807081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2019] [Revised: 09/16/2019] [Accepted: 09/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) predominantly affects older adults, and parathyroidectomy can achieve definitive cure in symptomatic PHPT and asymptomatic meeting surgical criteria. As the population continues to age, the treatment of PHPT in octogenarians and nonagenarians presents a clinical conundrum. This case series presents the management of eight patients 85 years of age and older diagnosed with PHPT. A retrospective chart review of patients diagnosed with primary hyperparathyroidism were identified in a single institution. Those patients 85 years of age and older who were followed up for over one year were included in this case series. The literature on treatment options for this age group was also reviewed. Eight cases of PHPT patients aged 88 ± 2.5 years old with a follow-up average of 5.6 ± 4.4 years were reported in our case series. Six PHPT patients were medically managed and two PHPT patients underwent parathyroid resection. Most of the medically managed PHPT patients except for one had long-term stability of disease for over five years. The treatment of PHPT diagnosed in patients over 85 years of age presents a clinical challenge for which there is no clear consensus guideline. Our case series supports that medical therapy is a feasible option for PHPT patients over 85 years old.
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See A, Lim AEL, Wong J, Choong HL, Iyer NG, Tan HK, Tan NC, Ng JCF. The effect of parathyroidectomy on patients' symptoms in tertiary hyperparathyroidism. Head Neck 2019; 41:2748-2755. [PMID: 30957315 DOI: 10.1002/hed.25750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2018] [Revised: 02/18/2019] [Accepted: 03/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The efficacy of parathyroidectomy for primary and secondary hyperparathyroidism is well-established but evidence in tertiary hyperparathyroidism is lacking. We examined parathyroidectomy's effect in tertiary hyperparathyroidism. METHODS Patients with tertiary hyperparathyroidism who underwent parathyroidectomy were followed up for 12 months. A modification of the 13-item parathyroid symptoms list developed by Pasieka was administered at 0, 1, 3, 6, and 12 months post-surgery. We also examined if preoperative factors would predict symptom improvement post-surgery. RESULTS Ninety-one patients were included. Survey response rates at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months post-surgery were 97.8%, 90.1%, 82.4%, and 80.2%, respectively. Mean preoperative Pasieka parathyroid score (PSS) was 6.3 ± 2.7. At first month, PSS decreased to 2.9 ± 2.0 (P < .001) and was sustained at 3, 6, and 12 months (2.7 ± 2.1, P < .001, 2.3 ± 1.6, P < .001 and 3.4 ± 2.5, P < .001). The degree of PSS reduction at 1-month post-parathyroidectomy correlated strongly with preoperative symptom severity (Pearson's coefficient: 0.690, P < .001). CONCLUSIONS Parathyroid symptoms unequivocally improve post-parathyroidectomy. The greatest degree of improvement was observed in early postoperative period up to 6 months.
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- Anna See
- Singhealth Duke-NUS Head & Neck Centre, Singapore, Singapore.,Department of Otolaryngology, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Nursing Division, Speciality Care (Renal), Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Renal Medicine, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Renal Medicine, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Singhealth Duke-NUS Head & Neck Centre, Singapore, Singapore.,Division of Surgical Oncology, National Cancer Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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- Singhealth Duke-NUS Head & Neck Centre, Singapore, Singapore.,Division of Surgical Oncology, National Cancer Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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- Singhealth Duke-NUS Head & Neck Centre, Singapore, Singapore.,Division of Surgical Oncology, National Cancer Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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- Singhealth Duke-NUS Head & Neck Centre, Singapore, Singapore.,Department of General Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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Mokrysheva NG, Krupinova YA, Bibik EE, Melnichenko GA. Cognitive impairment in primary hyperparathyroidism. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.14412/2074-2711-2019-1-103-108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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- N. G. Mokrysheva
- National Medical Research Center for Endocrinology, Ministry of Health of Russia
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- National Medical Research Center for Endocrinology, Ministry of Health of Russia
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- National Medical Research Center for Endocrinology, Ministry of Health of Russia
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- National Medical Research Center for Endocrinology, Ministry of Health of Russia
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Anastasilakis DA, Makras P, Polyzos SA, Anastasilakis AD. Asymptomatic and normocalcemic hyperparathyroidism, the silent attack: a combo-endocrinology overview. Hormones (Athens) 2019; 18:65-70. [PMID: 30255479 DOI: 10.1007/s42000-018-0069-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2018] [Accepted: 09/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Asymptomatic primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) and the new variant of PHPT, normocalcemic PHPT, are considered by many physicians as mild, innocuous forms of disease, requiring nothing more than monitoring. Although this may be true in some cases in which the disease does not progress or cause complications, deterioration with more or less severe manifestations may occur. In the present review, we discuss the existing evidence of both the classic (skeletal and renal) and non-classic (cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and psychiatric) features that have been attributed to asymptomatic and normocalcemic PHPT and the treatment effect on them.
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- Department of Endocrinology & Diabetes, 251 Hellenic Air Force & VA General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Pharmacology, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism, 424 General Military Hospital, Ring Road, 564 29, N. Efkarpia, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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Memeh KO, Palacios JE, Khan R, Guerrero MA. PRE-OPERATIVE LOCALIZATION OF PARATHYROID ADENOMA: PERFORMANCE OF 4D MRI PARATHYROID PROTOCOL. Endocr Pract 2019; 25:361-365. [PMID: 30720353 DOI: 10.4158/ep-2018-0424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Objective: Accurate pre-operative image localization is critical in the selection of minimally invasive parathyroidectomy as a surgical treatment approach in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). Sestamibi scan, ultrasound, computed tomography, and conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has varying accuracy in localizing parathyroid adenoma (PTA). Our group has previously shown that four-dimensional (4D) MRI is more accurate than conventional imaging in identifying single adenomas. In this study, we set out to determine if it is possible to accurately localize the quadrant of the adenoma using 4D MRI. Methods: We analyzed and matched the quadrants of PTA identified by pre-operative 4D-MRI with the operative findings during parathyroidectomy for PHPT at our institution during the study period. All resections were confirmed to be successful with an adequate decrease in intraoperative parathyroid hormone as defined by the Miami criterion. Results: A total of 26 patients with PHPT underwent pre-operative localization with the 4D MRI parathyroid protocol. Fourteen patients had true single-gland adenoma (SGA) and 12 patients had multi-gland disease (MGD). 4D MRI accurately identified all the SGA. Using this method, we were also able to localize the adenoma in the correct quadrant in 14 of the 18 patients with SGA. All 3 double adenomas were accurately identified using 4D MRI; however, MGD was only accurately identified 67% of the time. The 4D MRI had an overall 85% accuracy in distinguishing SGA from MGD. Conclusion: 4D MRI accurately identified single and double adenomas in their respective quadrants. However, accuracy was lower with MGD. Abbreviations: BNE = bilateral neck exploration; CT = computed tomography; IOPTH = intra-operative parathyroid hormone; MGD = multi-gland disease; MIBI = sestamibi; MIP = minimally invasive parathyroidectomy; MRI = magnetic resonance imaging; PHPT = primary hyperparathyroidism; PTA = parathyroid adenoma; PTH = parathyroid hormone; SGA = single-gland adenoma; SPECT = single photon emission computed tomography; 4D = four-dimensional.
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Ejlsmark-Svensson H, Sikjaer T, Webb SM, Rejnmark L, Rolighed L. Health-related quality of life improves 1 year after parathyroidectomy in primary hyperparathyroidism: A prospective cohort study. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf) 2019; 90:184-191. [PMID: 30267589 DOI: 10.1111/cen.13865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2018] [Revised: 08/21/2018] [Accepted: 09/24/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Impaired quality of life (QoL) in primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is commonly present. Patients may complain about nonspecific neurocognitive symptoms which can be difficult to quantify. Two different disease-specific questionnaires have been developed, that is, the parathyroid assessment of symptoms score (PAS) and the primary hyperparathyroidism quality of life (PHPQoL). Using these two questionnaires, we assessed relationship between QoL and biochemical indices in PHPT and effects of parathyroidectomy (PTX). DESIGN A prospective cohort study. METHODS Patients with PHPT diagnosed from 2015 to 2017 were asked to answer the questionnaires before and 12 months after PTX. Biochemistry was obtained on both occasions. RESULTS A total of 104 PHPT patients answered PAS and PHPQoL questionnaires at baseline, with a median age of 64 years (73% females). PHPQoL score correlated inversely with ionized calcium and PTH at baseline (P ˂ 0.04). Total PAS and PHPQoL score did not differ between those with and without osteoporosis, renal calcifications and impaired renal function. Based on levels of ionized calcium, PHPQoL differed significantly between patients with mild- and moderate-severe hypercalcemia (P = 0.01). Fifty-three patients answered PAS and PHPQoL 12 months after PTX showing an improved QoL at follow-up (Pall ˂ 0.02). Stratifying patients into groups based on levels of ionized calcium showed a significantly improved PHPQoL score in patients with mild (˂1.45 mmol/L) as well as moderate-severe hypercalcemia (≥1.45 mmol/L) at follow-up (Pall ˂ 0.03). CONCLUSION Quality of life improved 12 months after PTX in PHPT patients. Impaired QoL seems to be associated with the degree of hypercalcemia rather than organ manifestations attributable to PHPT.
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- Henriette Ejlsmark-Svensson
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Endocrinology and Internal Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Endocrinology and Internal Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Endocrinology, Hospital Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Endocrinology and Internal Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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Minisola S, Gianotti L, Bhadada S, Silverberg SJ. Classical complications of primary hyperparathyroidism. Best Pract Res Clin Endocrinol Metab 2018; 32:791-803. [PMID: 30665547 DOI: 10.1016/j.beem.2018.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Traditionally, classical complications of primary hyperparathyroidism are mainly represented by skeletal, kidney and gastrointestinal involvement. The old picture of osteitis fibrosa cystica is no longer commonly seen, at least in the western world. However, new imagining techniques have highlighted deterioration of skeletal tissue in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism not captured by traditional DXA measurement. Concerning the kidney, the most common consequences of excessive parathyroid hormone secretion are hypercalciuria and kidney stones; however, the exact pathogenesis of urinary stone formation is still unknown. The 2013 International Congress on the management of Asymptomatic Primary Hyperparathyroidism, emphasized the role of imaging techniques for early discovery of both skeletal and renal complications in asymptomatic patients. Gastrointestinal manifestations include acid-peptic disease, constipation, pancreatitis and gall stone disease. More studies are needed in this area to find the exact pathophysiological mechanism underlying these manifestations and the effect of parathyroid surgery.
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- Salvatore Minisola
- Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Disciplines, "Sapienza", Rome University, Italy.
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- SC Endocrinologia Diabetologia e Metabolismo, Azienda Ospedaliera S. Croce e Carle, Cuneo, Italy.
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- Department of Endocrinology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160 012, India.
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- Columbia University Medical College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York, USA.
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BACKGROUND Lithium-associated hypercalcemia (LAH) is an ill-defined endocrinopathy. The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of hypercalcemia in a cohort of bipolar patients (BP) with and without concomitant lithium treatment and to study surgical outcomes for lithium-associated hyperparathyroidism. METHODS Retrospective data, including laboratory results, surgical outcomes and medications, were collected from 313 BP treated with lithium from two psychiatric outpatient units in central Sweden. In addition, data were collected from 148 BP without lithium and a randomly selected control population of 102 individuals. Logistic regression was used to compare odds of hypercalcemia in these respective populations. RESULTS The prevalence of lithium-associated hypercalcemia was 26%. Mild hypercalcemia was detected in 87 out of 563 study participants. The odds of hypercalcemia were significantly higher in BP with lithium treatment compared with BP unexposed to lithium (adjusted OR 13.45; 95% CI 3.09, 58.55; p = 0.001). No significant difference was detected between BP without lithium and control population (adjusted OR 2.40; 95% CI 0.38, 15.41; p = 0.355). Seven BP with lithium underwent surgery where an average of two parathyroid glands was removed. Parathyroid hyperplasia was present in four patients (57%) at the initial operation. One patient had persistent disease after the initial operation, and six patients had recurrent disease at follow-up time which was on average 10 years. CONCLUSION The high prevalence of LAH justifies the regular monitoring of calcium homeostasis, particularly in high-risk groups. If surgery is necessary, bilateral neck exploration should be considered in patients on chronic lithium treatment. Prospective studies are needed.
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In this Review, we describe the pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT), with a focus on recent advances in the field. PHPT is a common endocrine disorder that is characterized by hypercalcaemia and elevated or inappropriately normal serum levels of parathyroid hormone. Most often, the presentation of PHPT is asymptomatic in regions of the world where serum levels of calcium are routinely measured. In addition to mild hypercalcaemia, PHPT can manifest with osteoporosis and hypercalciuria as well as with vertebral fractures and nephrolithiasis, both of which can be asymptomatic. Other clinical forms of PHPT, such as classical disease and normocalcaemic PHPT, are less common. Parathyroidectomy, the only curative treatment for PHPT, is recommended in patients with symptoms and those with asymptomatic disease who are at risk of progression or have subclinical evidence of end-organ sequelae. Parathyroidectomy results in an increase in BMD and a reduction in nephrolithiasis. Various medical therapies can increase BMD or reduce serum levels of calcium, but no single drug can do both. More data are needed regarding the neuropsychological manifestations of PHPT and the pathogenetic mechanisms leading to sporadic PHPT, as well as on risk factors for complications of the disorder. Future work that advances our knowledge in these areas will improve the management of the disorder.
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- Marcella D Walker
- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York 10032, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York 10032, USA
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Bell CF, Warrick MM, Gallagher KC, Baregamian N. Neurocognitive performance profile postparathyroidectomy: a pilot study of computerized assessment. Surgery 2017; 163:457-462. [PMID: 29133114 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2017.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2017] [Revised: 08/01/2017] [Accepted: 09/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Neurocognitive symptoms attributable to primary hyperparathyroidism are important diagnostic criteria, yet the basic characterization and assessment of neurocognitive deficits in primary hyperparathyroidism are not defined fully. METHODS In this prospective pilot study, patients with unequivocal biochemical diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism were evaluated for neurocognitive performance preoperatively and postparathyroidectomy (2 weeks, 6 months) using a battery of computerized modular tests designed by LUMOSITY. The individual test scores and aggregate scores representing a subject's total neurocognitive performance profile were calculated. Statistical comparisons between groups were performed using univariate analysis and repeated measures of analysis of variance. RESULTS In the study, 34 participants were assessed preoperatively; 18 completed all 3 assessments, 2 completed pretest and 6-month assessments, and 30 completed preoperative and 2-week postparathyroidectomy assessments. Primary hyperparathyroidism patients demonstrated significant deficits in memory, attention, mental flexibility, and speed of processing when compared with controls. Total neurocognitive performance profile score was significantly lower at the preoperative (P = .0001) and 2-week postparathyroidectomy (P = .0004) time points when compared with controls; this difference was bridged by 6 months postparathyroidectomy. CONCLUSION Computerized neurocognitive performance profile assessment validated the neurocognitive benefits of parathyroidectomy. Additional study is needed to determine if this novel method provides long-term, objective, quantifiable, and accessible neurocognitive performance profile assessment in primary hyperparathyroidism patients and can serve as a valuable diagnostic and prognostic tool.
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- Caitlin F Bell
- Division of Surgical Oncology & Endocrine Surgery, Department of Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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- Division of Surgical Oncology & Endocrine Surgery, Department of Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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- Division of Surgical Oncology & Endocrine Surgery, Department of Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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- Division of Surgical Oncology & Endocrine Surgery, Department of Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN.
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Ramakant P, Paul MJ, Paul TV, Rao SD, Abraham DT, Uttley L, Balasubramanian SP, Tharyan P. Surgery versus surveillance for asymptomatic (mild) primary hyperparathyroidism in adults 50 years or older. Hippokratia 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd010093.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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- Pooja Ramakant
- CMC Vellore; Endocrine Surgery; Ida Scudder Road Vellore Tamil Nadu India 632004
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- CMC Vellore; Endocrine Surgery; Ida Scudder Road Vellore Tamil Nadu India 632004
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- CMC Vellore; Department of Endocrinology; Ida Scudder Road Vellore Tamil Nadu India 632004
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- Henry Ford Hospital; Division of Endocrinology and Bone and Mineral Metabolism; 3031 W. Grand Blvd Suite 800 Detroit Michigan USA 48202-2689
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- CMC Vellore; Endocrine Surgery; Ida Scudder Road Vellore Tamil Nadu India 632004
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- University of Sheffield; School of Health and Related Research; Sheffield UK
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- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals; Endocrine Surgery, Department of General Surgery; Glossop Road Sheffield South Yorkshire UK S10 2JF
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- Christian Medical College; Cochrane South Asia, Prof. BV Moses Center for Evidence-Informed Health Care and Health Policy; Carman Block II Floor CMC Campus, Bagayam Vellore Tamil Nadu India 632002
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Dulfer R, Geilvoet W, Morks A, van Lieshout EM, Smit CP, Nieveen van Dijkum EJ, in't Hof K, van Dam F, van Eijck CH, de Graaf PW, van Ginhoven TM. Impact of parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism on quality of life: A case-control study using Short Form Health Survey 36. Head Neck 2016; 38:1213-20. [DOI: 10.1002/hed.24499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/22/2016] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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- Roderick Dulfer
- Department of Surgery; Erasmus MC; Rotterdam The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery; Erasmus MC; Rotterdam The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery; Groene Hart Ziekenhuis; Gouda The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery; Reinier de Graaf Groep (RDGG) Hospital; Delft The Netherlands (retired)
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- Department of Surgery; Flevoziekenhuis; Almere The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery; Reinier de Graaf Groep (RDGG) Hospital; Delft The Netherlands (retired)
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- Department of Surgery; Reinier de Graaf Groep (RDGG) Hospital; Delft The Netherlands (retired)
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Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a common disorder in which parathyroid hormone (PTH) is excessively secreted from one or more of the four parathyroid glands. A single benign parathyroid adenoma is the cause in most people. However, multiglandular disease is not rare and is typically seen in familial PHPT syndromes. The genetics of PHPT is usually monoclonal when a single gland is involved and polyclonal when multiglandular disease is present. The genes that have been implicated in PHPT include proto-oncogenes and tumour-suppressor genes. Hypercalcaemia is the biochemical hallmark of PHPT. Usually, the concentration of PTH is frankly increased but can remain within the normal range, which is abnormal in the setting of hypercalcaemia. Normocalcaemic PHPT, a variant in which the serum calcium level is persistently normal but PTH levels are increased in the absence of an obvious inciting stimulus, is now recognized. The clinical presentation of PHPT varies from asymptomatic disease (seen in countries where biochemical screening is routine) to classic symptomatic disease in which renal and/or skeletal complications are observed. Management guidelines have recently been revised to help the clinician to decide on the merits of a parathyroidectomy or a non-surgical course. This Primer covers these areas with particular attention to the epidemiology, clinical presentations, genetics, evaluation and guidelines for the management of PHPT.
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Trombetti A, Christ ER, Henzen C, Gold G, Brändle M, Herrmann FR, Torriani C, Triponez F, Kraenzlin M, Rizzoli R, Meier C. Clinical presentation and management of patients with primary hyperparathyroidism of the Swiss Primary Hyperparathyroidism Cohort: a focus on neuro-behavioral and cognitive symptoms. J Endocrinol Invest 2016; 39:567-76. [PMID: 26742935 DOI: 10.1007/s40618-015-0423-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2015] [Accepted: 12/10/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE To describe the clinical and biochemical profile of patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) of the Swiss Hyperparathyroidism Cohort, with a focus on neurobehavioral and cognitive symptoms and on their changes in response to parathyroidectomy. METHODS From June 2007 to September 2012, 332 patients were enrolled in the Swiss PHPT Cohort Study, a nationwide prospective and non-interventional project collecting clinical, biochemical, and outcome data in newly diagnosed patients. Neuro-behavioral and cognitive status were evaluated annually using the Mini-Mental State Examination, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and the Clock Drawing tests. Follow-up data were recorded every 6 months. Patients with parathyroidectomy had one follow-up visit 3-6 months' postoperatively. RESULTS Symptomatic PHPT was present in 43 % of patients. Among asymptomatic patients, 69 % (131/189) had at least one of the US National Institutes for Health criteria for surgery, leaving thus a small number of patients with cognitive dysfunction or neuropsychological symptoms, but without any other indication for surgery. At baseline, a large proportion showed elevated depression and anxiety scores and cognitive dysfunction, but with no association between biochemical manifestations of the disease and test scores. In the 153 (46 %) patients who underwent parathyroidectomy, we observed an improvement in the Mini-Mental State Examination (P = 0.01), anxiety (P = 0.05) and depression (P = 0.05) scores. CONCLUSION PHPT patients often present elevated depression and anxiety scores and cognitive dysfunction, but rarely as isolated manifestations. These alterations may be relieved upon treatment by parathyroidectomy.
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- A Trombetti
- Bone Diseases Service, Department of Internal Medicine Specialties, Geneva University Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine, Rue Gabrielle Perret-Gentil 4, 1211, Geneva 14, Switzerland.
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Clinical Nutrition, Bern University Hospital, Freiburgstrasse 4, 3010, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Medicine, Kantonsspital, Spitalstrasse, Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Division of Geriatrics, Geneva University Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine, Rue Gabrielle Perret-Gentil 4, 1211, Geneva 14, Switzerland
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Internal Medicine, Kantonsspital St. Gallen, Rorschacher Strasse 95, 9007, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Bone Diseases Service, Department of Internal Medicine Specialties, Geneva University Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine, Rue Gabrielle Perret-Gentil 4, 1211, Geneva 14, Switzerland
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- Bone Diseases Service, Department of Internal Medicine Specialties, Geneva University Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine, Rue Gabrielle Perret-Gentil 4, 1211, Geneva 14, Switzerland
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- Thoracic and Endocrine Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals, Rue Gabrielle Perret-Gentil 4, 1211, Geneva 14, Switzerland
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Universitätsspital Basel, Spitalstrasse 21/Petersgraben, 4031, Basel, Switzerland
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- Bone Diseases Service, Department of Internal Medicine Specialties, Geneva University Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine, Rue Gabrielle Perret-Gentil 4, 1211, Geneva 14, Switzerland
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Universitätsspital Basel, Spitalstrasse 21/Petersgraben, 4031, Basel, Switzerland
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Ryhänen EM, Heiskanen I, Sintonen H, Välimäki MJ, Roine RP, Schalin-Jäntti C. Health-related quality of life is impaired in primary hyperparathyroidism and significantly improves after surgery: a prospective study using the 15D instrument. Endocr Connect 2015; 4:179-86. [PMID: 26155796 PMCID: PMC4531296 DOI: 10.1530/ec-15-0053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2015] [Accepted: 07/08/2015] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is frequently impaired in primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) but it is unclear if surgery is beneficial. The objective was to prospectively assess HRQoL in PHPT (n=124) with the 15D instrument before and after surgery, to compare it with that of a comparable sample of the general population (n=4295), and search for predictors of HRQoL and its change. HRQoL, and clinical and laboratory parameters were measured before and at 6 and 12 months after surgery. Regression techniques were used to search for predictors of HRQoL and gains from treatment. Before surgery, PHPT patients had significantly lower mean 15D score compared to controls (0.813 vs 0.904, P<0.001). Excretion, mental function, discomfort and symptoms, distress, depression, vitality, and sexual activity were most impaired (all P<0.001). Number of medications (P=0.001) and subjective symptoms (P<0.05) but not calcium or parathyroid hormone (PTH) predicted impaired HRQoL. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) was of borderline significance (P=0.051). Compared to baseline, mean 15D score improved significantly 6 months after surgery (0.813 vs 0.865, P<0.001) and the effect sustained at 1 year (0.878, P<0.001). The improvement was clinically important in 77.4% of patients (P<0.001). Educational level independently predicted improvement (P<0.005). HRQoL is severely impaired in PHPT but improves significantly after surgery. The 15D is a sensitive tool for assessing HRQoL and recognizing patients likely to benefit from surgery.
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- Eeva M Ryhänen
- EndocrinologyAbdominal Center, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Post Box 340, FI-00290 Helsinki, FinlandDepartment of Public HealthUniversity of Helsinki, Helsinki, FinlandGroup AdministrationResearch and Development, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, FinlandHelsinki University HospitalHelsinki, FinlandUniversity of Eastern FinlandKuopio, Finland
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- EndocrinologyAbdominal Center, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Post Box 340, FI-00290 Helsinki, FinlandDepartment of Public HealthUniversity of Helsinki, Helsinki, FinlandGroup AdministrationResearch and Development, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, FinlandHelsinki University HospitalHelsinki, FinlandUniversity of Eastern FinlandKuopio, Finland
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- EndocrinologyAbdominal Center, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Post Box 340, FI-00290 Helsinki, FinlandDepartment of Public HealthUniversity of Helsinki, Helsinki, FinlandGroup AdministrationResearch and Development, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, FinlandHelsinki University HospitalHelsinki, FinlandUniversity of Eastern FinlandKuopio, Finland
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- EndocrinologyAbdominal Center, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Post Box 340, FI-00290 Helsinki, FinlandDepartment of Public HealthUniversity of Helsinki, Helsinki, FinlandGroup AdministrationResearch and Development, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, FinlandHelsinki University HospitalHelsinki, FinlandUniversity of Eastern FinlandKuopio, Finland
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- EndocrinologyAbdominal Center, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Post Box 340, FI-00290 Helsinki, FinlandDepartment of Public HealthUniversity of Helsinki, Helsinki, FinlandGroup AdministrationResearch and Development, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, FinlandHelsinki University HospitalHelsinki, FinlandUniversity of Eastern FinlandKuopio, Finland EndocrinologyAbdominal Center, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Post Box 340, FI-00290 Helsinki, FinlandDepartment of Public HealthUniversity of Helsinki, Helsinki, FinlandGroup AdministrationResearch and Development, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, FinlandHelsinki University HospitalHelsinki, FinlandUniversity of Eastern FinlandKuopio, Finland EndocrinologyAbdominal Center, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Post Box 340, FI-00290 Helsinki, FinlandDepartment of Public HealthUniversity of Helsinki, Helsinki, FinlandGroup AdministrationResearch and Development, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, FinlandHelsinki University HospitalHelsinki, FinlandUniversity of Eastern FinlandKuopio, Finland
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- EndocrinologyAbdominal Center, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Post Box 340, FI-00290 Helsinki, FinlandDepartment of Public HealthUniversity of Helsinki, Helsinki, FinlandGroup AdministrationResearch and Development, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, FinlandHelsinki University HospitalHelsinki, FinlandUniversity of Eastern FinlandKuopio, Finland
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Cheng SP, Lee JJ, Liu TP, Yang PS, Liu SC, Hsu YC, Liu CL. Quality of Life After Surgery or Surveillance for Asymptomatic Primary Hyperparathyroidism: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Medicine (Baltimore) 2015; 94:e931. [PMID: 26061318 PMCID: PMC4616470 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000000931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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A number of studies have investigated the effects of surgery on symptoms and quality of life in patients with hyperparathyroidism. However, the results are inconsistent. We conducted this meta-analysis to quantitatively assess changes in quality of life among patients with asymptomatic primary hyperparathyroidism. Different databases were searched for randomized controlled trials comparing surgery with surveillance. Quality of life was measured by the Short Form-36 general health survey. The pooled random-effects estimates of standardized mean difference (SMD) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated. Three trials involving 294 participants were included. At 1 year, patients undergoing parathyroidectomy had significantly better physical role functioning (SMD, 0.31; 95% CI 0.04-0.57; P = 0.02) and emotional role functioning (SMD, 0.29; 95% CI 0.02-0.55; P = 0.03). At 2 years, the surgery group had significantly better emotional role functioning (SMD, 0.35; 95% CI 0.02-0.67; P = 0.04) than the surveillance group. Furthermore, compared with baseline, emotional role functioning improved after surgery (SMD, 0.31; 95% CI 0.02-0.60; P = 0.04), whereas emotional role functioning tended to get worse in patients assigned to medical surveillance (SMD, -0.27; 95% CI -0.55 to 0.02; P = 0.07). Although Short Form-36 is a generic instrument, our results suggest that parathyroidectomy may be associated with better quality of life, especially in the emotional aspects of well-being.
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- Shih-Ping Cheng
- From the Department of Surgery, MacKay Memorial Hospital and Mackay Medical College (S-PC, J-JL, T-PL, P-SY, C-LL); Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, MacKay Memorial Hospital and Mackay Medical College (S-CL); Mackay Junior College of Medicine, Nursing, and Management (J-JL, T-PL, S-CL, C-LL); Department of Pharmacology and Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Taipei Medical University (S-PC, J-JL); and Institute of Statistical Science, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan (Y-CH)
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Khan A, Bilezikian J, Bone H, Gurevich A, Lakatos P, Misiorowski W, Rozhinskaya L, Trotman ML, Tóth M. Cinacalcet normalizes serum calcium in a double-blind randomized, placebo-controlled study in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism with contraindications to surgery. Eur J Endocrinol 2015; 172:527-35. [PMID: 25637076 PMCID: PMC5729741 DOI: 10.1530/eje-14-0877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is diagnosed by the presence of hypercalcemia and elevated or nonsuppressed parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels. Although surgery is usually curative, some individuals fail or are unable or unwilling to undergo parathyroidectomy. In such individuals, targeted medical therapy may be of value. Cinacalcet normalized calcium level and lowered PTH in patients with PHPT in several phase 2 and open-label studies. We compared cinacalcet and placebo in subjects with PHPT unable to undergo parathyroidectomy. DESIGN Phase 3, double-blind, multi centere, randomized, placebo-controlled study. METHODS Sixty-seven subjects (78% women) with moderate PHPT were randomized (1:1) to cinacalcet or placebo for ≤28 weeks. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE Achievement of a normal mean corrected total serum calcium concentration of ≤10.3 mg/dl (2.575 mmol/l). RESULTS Baseline median (quartile 1 (Q1), Q3) serum PTH was 164.0 (131.0, 211.0) pg/ml and mean (s.d.) serum Ca was 11.77 (0.46) mg/dl. Serum Ca normalized (≤10.3 mg/dl) in 75.8% of cinacalcet- vs 0% of placebo-treated subjects (P<0.001). Corrected serum Ca decreased by ≥1.0 mg/dl from baseline in 84.8% of cinacalcet- vs 5.9% of placebo-treated subjects (P<0.001). Least squares mean (s.e.m.) plasma PTH change from baseline was -23.80% (4.18%) (cinacalcet) vs -1.01% (4.05%) (placebo) (P<0.001). Similar numbers of subjects in the cinacalcet and placebo groups reported adverse events (AEs) (27 vs 20) and serious AEs (three vs four). Most commonly reported AEs were nausea and muscle spasms. CONCLUSIONS These results demonstrate that cinacalcet normalizes serum calcium in this PHPT population and appears to be well tolerated.
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- Aliya Khan
- Divisions of Endocrinology and GeriatricsMcMaster University, 331-209 Sheddon Avenue, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6J 1X8College of Physicians and SurgeonsColumbia University, New York, New York, USAMichigan Bone and Mineral ClinicDetroit, Michigan, USAAmgen (Europe) GmbHZug, Switzerland1st Department of MedicineSemmelweis University Medical School, Budapest, HungaryDepartment of EndocrinologyMedical Centre of Postgraduate Education, Warsaw, PolandEndocrinology Research CentreMoscow, RussiaAmgenInc., Thousand Oaks, California, USA2nd Department of MedicineSemmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Divisions of Endocrinology and GeriatricsMcMaster University, 331-209 Sheddon Avenue, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6J 1X8College of Physicians and SurgeonsColumbia University, New York, New York, USAMichigan Bone and Mineral ClinicDetroit, Michigan, USAAmgen (Europe) GmbHZug, Switzerland1st Department of MedicineSemmelweis University Medical School, Budapest, HungaryDepartment of EndocrinologyMedical Centre of Postgraduate Education, Warsaw, PolandEndocrinology Research CentreMoscow, RussiaAmgenInc., Thousand Oaks, California, USA2nd Department of MedicineSemmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Divisions of Endocrinology and GeriatricsMcMaster University, 331-209 Sheddon Avenue, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6J 1X8College of Physicians and SurgeonsColumbia University, New York, New York, USAMichigan Bone and Mineral ClinicDetroit, Michigan, USAAmgen (Europe) GmbHZug, Switzerland1st Department of MedicineSemmelweis University Medical School, Budapest, HungaryDepartment of EndocrinologyMedical Centre of Postgraduate Education, Warsaw, PolandEndocrinology Research CentreMoscow, RussiaAmgenInc., Thousand Oaks, California, USA2nd Department of MedicineSemmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Divisions of Endocrinology and GeriatricsMcMaster University, 331-209 Sheddon Avenue, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6J 1X8College of Physicians and SurgeonsColumbia University, New York, New York, USAMichigan Bone and Mineral ClinicDetroit, Michigan, USAAmgen (Europe) GmbHZug, Switzerland1st Department of MedicineSemmelweis University Medical School, Budapest, HungaryDepartment of EndocrinologyMedical Centre of Postgraduate Education, Warsaw, PolandEndocrinology Research CentreMoscow, RussiaAmgenInc., Thousand Oaks, California, USA2nd Department of MedicineSemmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Divisions of Endocrinology and GeriatricsMcMaster University, 331-209 Sheddon Avenue, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6J 1X8College of Physicians and SurgeonsColumbia University, New York, New York, USAMichigan Bone and Mineral ClinicDetroit, Michigan, USAAmgen (Europe) GmbHZug, Switzerland1st Department of MedicineSemmelweis University Medical School, Budapest, HungaryDepartment of EndocrinologyMedical Centre of Postgraduate Education, Warsaw, PolandEndocrinology Research CentreMoscow, RussiaAmgenInc., Thousand Oaks, California, USA2nd Department of MedicineSemmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Divisions of Endocrinology and GeriatricsMcMaster University, 331-209 Sheddon Avenue, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6J 1X8College of Physicians and SurgeonsColumbia University, New York, New York, USAMichigan Bone and Mineral ClinicDetroit, Michigan, USAAmgen (Europe) GmbHZug, Switzerland1st Department of MedicineSemmelweis University Medical School, Budapest, HungaryDepartment of EndocrinologyMedical Centre of Postgraduate Education, Warsaw, PolandEndocrinology Research CentreMoscow, RussiaAmgenInc., Thousand Oaks, California, USA2nd Department of MedicineSemmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Divisions of Endocrinology and GeriatricsMcMaster University, 331-209 Sheddon Avenue, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6J 1X8College of Physicians and SurgeonsColumbia University, New York, New York, USAMichigan Bone and Mineral ClinicDetroit, Michigan, USAAmgen (Europe) GmbHZug, Switzerland1st Department of MedicineSemmelweis University Medical School, Budapest, HungaryDepartment of EndocrinologyMedical Centre of Postgraduate Education, Warsaw, PolandEndocrinology Research CentreMoscow, RussiaAmgenInc., Thousand Oaks, California, USA2nd Department of MedicineSemmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Divisions of Endocrinology and GeriatricsMcMaster University, 331-209 Sheddon Avenue, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6J 1X8College of Physicians and SurgeonsColumbia University, New York, New York, USAMichigan Bone and Mineral ClinicDetroit, Michigan, USAAmgen (Europe) GmbHZug, Switzerland1st Department of MedicineSemmelweis University Medical School, Budapest, HungaryDepartment of EndocrinologyMedical Centre of Postgraduate Education, Warsaw, PolandEndocrinology Research CentreMoscow, RussiaAmgenInc., Thousand Oaks, California, USA2nd Department of MedicineSemmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Divisions of Endocrinology and GeriatricsMcMaster University, 331-209 Sheddon Avenue, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6J 1X8College of Physicians and SurgeonsColumbia University, New York, New York, USAMichigan Bone and Mineral ClinicDetroit, Michigan, USAAmgen (Europe) GmbHZug, Switzerland1st Department of MedicineSemmelweis University Medical School, Budapest, HungaryDepartment of EndocrinologyMedical Centre of Postgraduate Education, Warsaw, PolandEndocrinology Research CentreMoscow, RussiaAmgenInc., Thousand Oaks, California, USA2nd Department of MedicineSemmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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Åberg V, Norenstedt S, Zedenius J, Sääf M, Nordenström J, Pernow Y, Nilsson IL. Health-related quality of life after successful surgery for primary hyperparathyroidism: no additive effect from vitamin D supplementation: results of a double-blind randomized study. Eur J Endocrinol 2015; 172:181-7. [PMID: 25414430 DOI: 10.1530/eje-14-0757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Vitamin D insufficiency is common in primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT). Patients with pHPT frequently have a reduced health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Our objectives were to evaluate whether HRQoL in pHPT is associated with vitamin D insufficiency and whether vitamin D supplementation after parathyroidectomy (PTX) could improve HRQoL. DESIGN A randomized, double-blind study (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00982722). METHODS The study included 150 pHPT patients randomized, 6 weeks after PTX, to daily treatment with either cholecalciferol 1600 IU and calcium carbonate 1000 mg (D+) or calcium carbonate alone (D-). HRQoL was estimated with SF-36 before and after PTX and after 12 months of study medication. RESULTS Three-quarters (77%) of the pHPT patients had vitamin D insufficiency, defined as 25OHD <50 nmol/l. The pHPT patients scored lower than a reference population in all domains of SF-36. A total of 135 patients completed the entire study period. Improvements in nearly all domains were registered at the follow-up 6 weeks after PTX. At the end of the study medication period, the D+ group had a significantly higher median serum (s-) 25OHD concentration (76 (65; 93) (lower; upper interquartile ranges) vs 48 (40; 62) nmol/l, P<0.001) and a lower plasma (p-) parathyroid hormone concentration (40 (34; 52) vs 49 (38; 66) ng/l, P=0.01) than the D- group. The improvements in HRQoL remained unchanged at the follow-up 1 year after PTX. Postoperative vitamin D supplementation had no obvious effect on HRQoL. CONCLUSION PTX resulted in significant improvements in HRQoL. Despite a high prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency, 1 year of postoperative vitamin D supplementation had no obvious beneficial effect on HRQoL.
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- Viveca Åberg
- Department of Breast and Endocrine SurgeryKarolinska University Hospital, P9:03, SE-171 76 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Breast and Endocrine SurgeryKarolinska University Hospital, P9:03, SE-171 76 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Breast and Endocrine SurgeryKarolinska University Hospital, P9:03, SE-171 76 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Breast and Endocrine SurgeryKarolinska University Hospital, P9:03, SE-171 76 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Breast and Endocrine SurgeryKarolinska University Hospital, P9:03, SE-171 76 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Breast and Endocrine SurgeryKarolinska University Hospital, P9:03, SE-171 76 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Breast and Endocrine SurgeryKarolinska University Hospital, P9:03, SE-171 76 Stockholm, Sweden
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Brito K, Edirimanne S, Eslick GD. The extent of improvement of health-related quality of life as assessed by the SF36 and Paseika scales after parathyroidectomy in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism--a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Surg 2014; 13:245-249. [PMID: 25542340 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2014.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2014] [Revised: 11/27/2014] [Accepted: 12/01/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Previous studies have shown that parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) improve the function and quality of life of patients. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to determine the health-related quality of life outcomes among those having surgical management for PHPT. METHODS Several databases were searched (MEDLINE, EMBASE, PubMed, Current Contents) for studies in which health-related quality of life was measured by reliable and validated instruments (SF-36 and Paseika Questionnaire) before and after parathyroidectomy for patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). For the SF-36, score differences greater than 5 points indicate clinically relevant changes. RESULTS There were six studies with quality of life data. The SF-36 data was derived from 238 patients, with a mean age of 59 years and 71% were females. The range of follow up after surgery was 6 months to one year. The pre- and post-parathyroidectomy SF-36 quality of life scale scores were vitality (44 vs. 60, p<0.001), physical functioning (51 vs. 69, p<0.001), bodily pain (50 vs. 65, p<0.001), general health (54 vs. 64, p<0.001), role physical (34 vs. 52, p<0.001), role emotional (43 vs. 59, p<0.001), role social (60 vs. 74, p<0.001), and mental health (55 vs. 71, p<0.001). The Paseika data was derived from 203 patients, with a mean age of 54 years and 67% were females. The pre- and post-parathyroidectomy Paseika scores were feeling tired (51 vs. 19, p<0.001), feeling thirsty (29 vs. 12, p<0.001), mood swings (33 vs. 12, p<0.001), joint pains (32 vs. 14, p<0.001), irritability (31 vs. 10, p<0.001), feeling blue (31 vs. 14, p<0.001), feeling weak (37 vs. 15, p<0.001), itchy (17 vs. 7, p<0.001), forgetful (27 vs. 16, p<0.001), headache (18 vs. 5, p<0.001), abdominal pain (19 vs. 8, p<0.001), bone pain (38 vs. 17, p<0.001), ability to move off chair (27 vs. 11, p<0.001). CONCLUSION Parathyroidectomy significantly improves the short to medium-term health-related quality of life of patients suffering from primary hyperparathyroidism.
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Adkisson CD, Yip L, Armstrong MJ, Stang MT, Carty SE, McCoy KL. Fibromyalgia symptoms and medication requirements respond to parathyroidectomy. Surgery 2014; 156:1614-20; discussion 1620-1. [PMID: 25456962 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2014.08.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2014] [Accepted: 08/20/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Fibromyalgia (FM), an ill-defined symptom complex, is characterized by musculoskeletal pain, headache, depression, fatigue, and cognitive decline, symptoms also seen commonly in primary hyperparathyroidism (PHP). Prevalence of concurrent PHP and FM and response to parathyroidectomy (PTX) of those with both conditions are unknown. METHODS We reviewed prospective data of 4,000 patients with sporadic PHP who had PTX from 1995 to 2013 examining perioperative symptoms and medication usage for those with diagnosed FM. Cure was defined by normocalcemia at ≥ 6 months. RESULTS Of 2,184 patients, 80 (4%) had a prior diagnosis of FM. Of evaluable FM patients, 97.3% had definitive cure of PHP. After PTX, 89% had improvement in ≥ 1 symptom attributed to FM, with improved cognition/memory most common (80%). Improvement in ≥ 2, ≥ 3, and ≥ 4 FM symptoms was appreciated by 71%, 43%, and 25%, respectively. Quality of life and wellness improved in >50%. Postoperative use of drugs prescribed for FM often improved or resolved (narcotics, 77%; anti-inflammatories, 74%; "FM-specific medications," 33%; antidepressants, 30%); 21% discontinued all FM medications postoperatively. CONCLUSION FM is common in patients operated on for sporadic PHP. Of those with both conditions, after PTX 89% appreciate symptom response and 77% and 21% had a decrease in or discontinuation or medications, respectively. Before diagnosing FM, providers should exclude PHP, which is surgically correctable.
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- Cameron D Adkisson
- Division of Endocrine Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Division of Endocrine Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Division of Endocrine Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Division of Endocrine Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Division of Endocrine Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Division of Endocrine Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA.
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Wharry LI, Yip L, Armstrong MJ, Virji MA, Stang MT, Carty SE, McCoy KL. The final intraoperative parathyroid hormone level: how low should it go? World J Surg 2014; 38:558-63. [PMID: 24253106 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-013-2329-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND In minimally invasive surgery for primary hyperparathyroidism (HPT), intraoperative parathyroid hormone (IOPTH) monitoring assists in obtaining demonstrably better outcomes, but optimal criteria are controversial. METHODS The outcomes of 1,108 initial parathyroid operations for sporadic HPT using IOPTH monitoring from 1997 to 2011 were stratified by final post-resection IOPTH level. All patients had adequate follow-up to verify cure. RESULTS With mean follow-up of 1.8 years (range 0.5-14.3 years), parathyroidectomy using IOPTH monitoring failed in 1.2 % of cases, with an additional 0.5 % incidence of long-term recurrence at a mean of 3.2 years (range 0.8-6.8 years) postoperatively. Operative success was equally likely with a final IOPTH drop to 41-65 pg/mL vs ≤40 pg/mL (p = 1). In the 76 patients with an elevated baseline IOPTH level that did not drop to ≤65 pg/mL, surgical failure was 43 times more likely than with a drop into normal range (13 vs. 0.3 %; p < 0.001). When the final IOPTH level dropped by >50 % but not into the normal range, surgical failure was 19 times more likely (3.8 vs. 0.2 %; p = 0.015). Long-term recurrence was more likely in patients with a final IOPTH level of 41-65 pg/mL than with a level ≤40 pg/mL (1.2 vs. 0; p = 0.016). CONCLUSIONS Adjunctive intraoperative PTH monitoring facilitates a high cure rate for initial surgery of sporadic primary hyperparathyroidism. A final IOPTH level that is within the normal range and drops by >50 % from baseline is a strong predictor of operative success. Patients with a final IOPTH level between 41-65 pg/mL should be followed beyond 6 months for long-term recurrence.
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- Laura I Wharry
- Division of Endocrine Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, 3471 Fifth Avenue, Kaufmann Building, Suite 101, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA
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Bandeira F, Griz L, Chaves N, Carvalho NC, Borges LM, Lazaretti-Castro M, Borba V, Castro LCD, Borges JL, Bilezikian J. Diagnosis and management of primary hyperparathyroidism--a scientific statement from the Department of Bone Metabolism, the Brazilian Society for Endocrinology and Metabolism. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014; 57:406-24. [PMID: 24030180 DOI: 10.1590/s0004-27302013000600002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2012] [Accepted: 05/03/2013] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To conduct a literature review on the diagnosis and management of primary hyperparathyroidism including the classical hipercalcemic form as well as the normocalcemic variant. MATERIALS AND METHODS This scientific statement was generated by a request from the Brazilian Medical Association (AMB) to the Brazilian Society for Endocrinology as part of its Clinical Practice Guidelines program. Articles were identified by searching in PubMed and Cochrane databases as well as abstracts presented at the Endocrine Society, Brazilian Society for Endocrinology Annual Meetings and the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research Annual Meeting during the last 5 years. Grading quality of evidence and strength of recommendation were adapted from the first report of the Oxford Centre for Evidence-based Medicine. All grades of recommendation, including "D", are based on scientific evidence. The differences between A, B, C and D, are due exclusively to the methods employed in generating evidence. CONCLUSION We present a scientific statement on primary hyperparathyroidism providing the level of evidence and the degree of recommendation regarding causes, clinical presentation as well as surgical and medical treatment.
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The biochemical profile of classic primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) consists of both elevated calcium and parathyroid hormone levels. The standard of care is parathyroidectomy unless prohibited by medical comorbidities. Because more patients are undergoing routine bone density evaluation and neck imaging studies for other purposes, there is a subset of people identified with a biochemically mild form of the pHPT that expresses itself as either elevated calcium or parathyroid hormone levels. These patients often do not fall into the criteria for operation based on the National Institutes of Health consensus guidelines, and they can present a challenge of diagnosis and management. The purpose of this paper is to review the available literature on mild pHPT in an effort to better characterize this patient population and to determine whether patients benefit from parathyroidectomy. Evidence suggests that there are patients with mild pHPT who have overt symptoms that are found to improve after parathyroidectomy. There is also a group of patients with biochemically mild pHPT who are found to progress to classic pHPT over time; however, it is not predictable which group of patients this will be. Early intervention for this group with mild pHPT may prevent progression of bone, psychiatric, and renal complications, and parathyroidectomy has proven safe in appropriately selected patients at high volume centers.
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- Megan K Applewhite
- Department of General Surgery, Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington, Massachusetts, USA; Section of Endocrine Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington, Massachusetts, USA; Section of Endocrine Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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Dalemo S, Eggertsen R, Hjerpe P, Jansson S, Boström KB. Quality of life and health care consumption in primary care patients with elevated serum calcium concentrations in - a prospective, case control, study. BMC FAMILY PRACTICE 2014; 15:84. [PMID: 24886507 PMCID: PMC4022428 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2296-15-84] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2013] [Accepted: 04/23/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background Patients with elevated calcium concentrations have an increased morbidity due to various underlying illnesses. However, there is a lack of studies of quality of life and health care consumption in patients with hypercalcaemia per se. The study aims to investigate quality of life and health care consumption, as measured by, sick leave, drug prescriptions and the number of visits and admissions to health care centres and hospitals, in primary care patients with elevated calcium concentrations. Methods A prospective, case control, study in primary care centre, in Sweden. Patients with elevated, (n = 127, 28 men), and normal calcium concentrations, (n = 254, 56 men), mean age 61.4 year, were recruited in the study and followed during 10 years. Eighty-six percent of those alive at the time of follow up participated in a follow up visit. The study participants completed a quality of life survey, SF-36, which also were compared with the Swedish SF-36 national normative database. Results Patients with elevated calcium concentrations had significantly lower quality of life both compared with the control group (patients with normal calcium concentrations) and compared with age and gender-matched reference material from the Swedish SF-36 national normative database. The group with elevated calcium concentrations had significantly more hospitalisations (p = 0.017), subsequently cancer diagnoses (p < 0.003), sick leave (p = 0.007) and medication (p = 0.002) compared with patients with normal calcium concentrations. Men with elevated calcium concentrations had more contacts with the psychosocial team (p = 0.02) at the health care centre. Conclusions Elevated calcium concentrations are associated with significantly reduced quality of life and increased health care consumption and should therefore be an important warning flag that should alert the physician to further investigate and care for the patient. This is the first study in this field and the results need to be confirmed in further studies.
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- Sofia Dalemo
- Institute of Medicine/Department of Public Health and Community/Primary Health Care, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
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Murray SE, Pathak PR, Schaefer SC, Chen H, Sippel RS. Improvement of sleep disturbance and insomnia following parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism. World J Surg 2014; 38:542-8. [PMID: 24142330 PMCID: PMC3945278 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-013-2285-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of the present study was to investigate the incidence of sleep disturbance and insomnia in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT), and to evaluate the effect of parathyroidectomy. METHODS A questionnaire was prospectively administered to adult patients with PHPT who underwent curative parathyroidectomy over an 11-month period. The questionnaire, administered preoperatively and 6 months postoperatively, included the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) and eight additional questions regarding sleep pattern. Total ISI scores range from 0 to 28, with >7 signifying sleep difficulties and scores >14 indicating clinical insomnia. RESULTS Of 197 eligible patients undergoing parathyroidectomy for PHPT, 115 (58.3 %) completed the preoperative and postoperative questionnaires. The mean age was 60.0 ± 1.2 years and 80.0 % were women. Preoperatively, 72 patients (62.6 %) had sleep difficulties, and 29 patients (25.2 %) met the criteria for clinical insomnia. Clinicopathologic variables were not predictive of clinical insomnia. There was a significant reduction in mean ISI score after parathyroidectomy (10.3 ± 0.6 vs 6.2 ± 0.5, p < 0.0001). Postoperatively, 79 patients (68.7 %) had an improved ISI score. Of the 29 patients with preoperative clinical insomnia, 21 (72.4 %) had resolution after parathyroidectomy. Preoperative insomnia patients had an increase in total hours slept after parathyroidectomy (5.4 ± 0.3 vs 6.1 ± 0.3 h, p = 0.02), whereas both insomnia patients and non-insomnia patients had a decrease in the number of awakenings (3.7 ± 0.4 vs 1.9 ± 0.2 times, p = 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS Sleep disturbances and insomnia are common in patients with PHPT, and the majority of patients will improve after curative parathyroidectomy.
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- Sara E Murray
- Section of Endocrine Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin, K3/704 Clinical Science Center, 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI, 53792, USA,
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Eufrazino C, Veras A, Bandeira F. Epidemiology of Primary Hyperparathyroidism and its Non-classical Manifestations in the City of Recife, Brazil. CLINICAL MEDICINE INSIGHTS-ENDOCRINOLOGY AND DIABETES 2013; 6:69-74. [PMID: 24348080 PMCID: PMC3864738 DOI: 10.4137/cmed.s13147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Before the introduction of routine measurements of serum calcium in ambulatory services, PHTP (primary hyperparathyroidism) was symptomatic with classic bone disease (known as osteitis fibrosa cystica) nephrolithiasis, and acute neuropsychiatric syndrome with severe hypercalcemia. Currently, PHPT presents few unspecific symptoms. This cross-sectional study was conducted from December 1, 2007, through August 31, 2008 to estimate the prevalence of primary hyperparathyroidism and to describe the clinical and laboratory characteristics of patients receiving ambulatory care. From 4207 patients, we found a prevalence of PHTP of 0.78 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.52–1.04) of which 81.8% were asymptomatic and 18.2% symptomatic. The female:male ratio was 7.2:1, and 89.7% of the women were postmenopausal. Mean age was 61.12 ± 15.73 years, mean serum calcium was 10.63 ± 1.33 mg/dL, and mean serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) was 182.48 ± 326.51 pg/mL. We found a high prevalence of PHTP at reference centers and a high prevalence of hypertension and type 2 diabetes.
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- Cátia Eufrazino
- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes of Agamenon Magalhães Hospital, University of Pernambuco Medical School, Recife, Brazil
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes of Agamenon Magalhães Hospital, University of Pernambuco Medical School, Recife, Brazil
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes of Agamenon Magalhães Hospital, University of Pernambuco Medical School, Recife, Brazil
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Murray SE, Pathak PR, Pontes DS, Schneider DF, Schaefer SC, Chen H, Sippel RS. Timing of symptom improvement after parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism. Surgery 2013; 154:1463-9. [PMID: 24238059 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2013.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2013] [Accepted: 09/30/2013] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND The timing of symptom improvement after parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) has not been well characterized. METHODS This prospective study involved administering a questionnaire to patients with PHPT who underwent curative parathyroidectomy over an 11-month period. The questionnaire evaluated the frequency of 18 symptoms of PHPT on a 5-point Likert scale and was administered preoperatively and 1 week, 6 weeks, and 6 months postoperatively. RESULTS Of 197 eligible patients, 132 (67%) participated in the study. The questionnaires were completed at a rate of 91%, 92%, and 86% at 1 week, 6 weeks, and 6 months postoperatively, respectively. The most commonly reported preoperative symptoms were fatigue (98%), muscle aches (89%), and bone/joint pain (87%). Improvement in symptom severity occurred across all symptoms and was separated into three categories based on the timing of improvement. Fatigue and bone/joint pain demonstrated "Immediate Improvement" (>50% of patients reporting improvement by post-operative week 1), whereas the majority of symptoms showed peak improvement at 6 weeks ("Delayed Improvement"). Symptoms categorized as "Continuous Improvement" were those showing progressive improvement up to 6 months postoperatively (polydipsia, headaches, and nausea/vomiting). CONCLUSION Symptom improvement was most prominent 6 weeks postparathyroidectomy, although some symptoms showed continued improvement at 6 months.
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- Sara E Murray
- Section of Endocrine Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
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Alex G, Morris L, Pasieka J, Perrier N. Article Commentary: Nonclassical Symptoms of Primary Hyperparathyroidism and Their Response to Parathyroidectomy. Am Surg 2013. [DOI: 10.1177/000313481307900419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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An estimated 100,000 new patients are diagnosed with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) each year in the United States.1 In the past, patients with PHPT typically presented with “stones, bones, abdominal groans, and psychic moans” but today patients often present with more subtle symptoms and physiologic changes associated with earlier stages of disease. Patients without the classic symptoms of PHPT are often referred to as “asymptomatic.” These patients frequently pose a conundrum for clinicians. Uncertainties remain as to which symptoms truly represent PHPT and which are related to comorbidities or the aging process. To address these uncertainties, we review most recent literature regarding the nonclassical manifestations of PHPT and their response to parathyroidectomy.
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- Gillian Alex
- Departments of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas; and the
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- Departments of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas; and the
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Departments of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas; and the
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Changing practices in the surgical management of hyperparathyroidism – A 10-year review. Surgeon 2012; 10:314-20. [DOI: 10.1016/j.surge.2011.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2011] [Accepted: 10/25/2011] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Primary hyperparathyroidism (HPT) is diagnosed in approximately 100,000 patients in the US each year, with a 2-3:1 female-to-male distribution. In most cases, occurrence is sporadic rather than familial, and 80% to 85% of cases of sporadic primary HPT are caused by a solitary parathyroid adenoma. The diagnosis is made by hypercalcemia with an inappropriately elevated parathyroid hormone (PTH) level and a 24-hour urine calcium excretion level that is normal or high. Truly asymptomatic primary HPT is rare, as most patients have symptoms or metabolic complications when carefully evaluated by standardized health questionnaires. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) published guidelines in 2002, recommending parathyroidectomy for all symptomatic patients and for asymptomatic patients less than age 50 years or those who cannot participate in medical surveillance. These criteria have been called into question as being too limited, because multiple studies have demonstrated symptomatic and metabolic benefits of parathyroidectomy in "asymptomatic" patients. Given the studies showing an improvement in quality-of-life measures, future risk for developing renal calculi, bone density, cardiovascular health, and risk of death, we believe that virtually all patients with primary HPT should undergo surgical resection. An improvement in preoperative localization studies as well as the development of a rapid intraoperative PTH assay has changed the approach to parathyroid surgery since the 1980s. Because most sporadic primary HPT is caused by a single gland adenoma, our preferred procedure has now changed from a bilateral neck exploration to a focused or unilateral approach, with similar rates of success in patients with a solitary tumor identified preoperatively.
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Björkman M, Tilvis R, Sorva A. Treatment indications of mild primary hyperparathyroidism in old age; a challenge for research. Eur Geriatr Med 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurger.2011.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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