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Hungry bones without hypocalcaemia following parathyroidectomy.

Diarmuid Smith1, Barbara Frances Murray, Enda McDermott

  • 1Department of Investigative Endocrinology, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4, Ireland. d.smith@st-vincents.ie

Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism
|November 2, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Hungry bone syndrome, a complication after parathyroid surgery, usually causes low calcium. This case shows rapid bone formation without hypocalcemia due to secondary hyperparathyroidism.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Surgical Complications
  • Metabolic Bone Disease

Background:

  • Hungry bone syndrome (HBS) is a recognized complication following parathyroid surgery.
  • It is characterized by rapid bone remineralization after correction of primary hyperparathyroidism.
  • This process typically leads to severe and prolonged hypocalcemia.

Observation:

  • This report details a unique case of HBS.
  • The patient exhibited rapid bone formation post-surgery.
  • Serum calcium levels, however, remained within normal limits.

Findings:

  • Despite significant bone remineralization, hypocalcemia was averted.
  • The maintenance of normal serum calcium was attributed to the development of secondary hyperparathyroidism.

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  • This suggests an adaptive response to rapid mineral shifts.

    • Implications:

    • This case expands the understanding of HBS pathophysiology.
    • It highlights the potential for compensatory mechanisms to prevent severe hypocalcemia.
    • Further research may explore therapeutic strategies targeting these adaptive pathways.