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Hyperparathyroidism and chronic pancreatitis.

M D Smith1, M Pawlak, D P Pantanowitz

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

South African Journal of Surgery. Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Chirurgie
|May 1, 1999
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Hyperparathyroidism can cause pancreatitis. Treating hyperparathyroidism (an overactive parathyroid gland) effectively resolved chronic pancreatitis symptoms in two patients, suggesting a causal link.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Hyperparathyroidism is an uncommon cause of pancreatitis.
  • The exact relationship between hyperparathyroidism and pancreatitis remains unclear.
  • This study investigates the potential causal link between these two conditions.

Observation:

  • Two patients with chronic pancreatitis and hyperparathyroidism presented with epigastric pain.
  • Initial surgical treatment for pancreatic duct drainage was unsuccessful in both cases.
  • Hyperparathyroidism was diagnosed post-pancreatic surgery in one patient.

Findings:

  • Surgical removal of the parathyroid glands (parathyroidectomy) led to significant improvement in chronic pancreatitis symptoms for both patients.
  • These cases suggest a causal relationship between hyperparathyroidism and pancreatitis.

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  • The findings support the hypothesis that addressing hyperparathyroidism is crucial for managing pancreatitis.

    • Implications:

    • Management of patients with concurrent pancreatitis and hyperparathyroidism should prioritize parathyroidectomy.
    • Effective treatment of hyperparathyroidism may resolve or alleviate pancreatitis.
    • Further research is warranted to elucidate the precise pathophysiological mechanisms linking these conditions.