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Michael T Stang1, John H Yim, Sue M Challinor

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburg School of Medicine, PA 15261, USA.

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|December 20, 2005
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Hyperthyroidism is an underappreciated risk after parathyroid surgery for hyperparathyroidism. Patients need counseling and surveillance for this condition, which may be linked to lithium use and extensive dissection.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Hyperthyroidism following parathyroid exploration is potentially underreported.
  • The severity and course of post-parathyroidectomy hyperthyroidism may be underestimated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the incidence and characteristics of hyperthyroidism after parathyroid exploration for primary sporadic hyperparathyroidism (HPTH).

Main Methods:

  • Prospective examination of thyroid function and outcomes in 199 patients undergoing parathyroid exploration for HPTH.
  • Exclusion criteria included prior thyroid/parathyroid surgery, thyroid medication, concurrent thyroidectomy, or short follow-up (<5 months).

Main Results:

  • 31.2% of patients with normal preoperative thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) developed postoperative hyperthyroidism.

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  • Mean TSH levels decreased significantly post-operation (2.0 to 1.2 microIU/mL).
  • Hyperthyroidism was associated with lithium therapy and bilateral exploration, and independent of operative difficulty.

    • Conclusions:

    • The risk of hyperthyroidism after parathyroid surgery for HPTH may be higher than previously recognized.
    • Lithium use and extensive surgical dissection appear to contribute to postoperative hyperthyroidism.
    • Counseling and surveillance for hyperthyroidism are recommended for patients undergoing parathyroid exploration.