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[Hungry bone syndrome related to hyperthyroidism].

M D Moure Rodríguez1, M Luque-Ramírez, G López Gallardo

  • 1Servicio de Endocrinología y Nutrición, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, Madrid.

Anales De Medicina Interna (Madrid, Spain : 1984)
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Hungry bone syndrome, a condition causing low calcium, magnesium, and phosphate levels, occurs when bone formation outpaces resorption. This case highlights its occurrence in Graves' disease, a less common cause.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Metabolic Bone Disease

Background:

  • Hungry bone syndrome (HBS) is characterized by hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia, and hypophosphatemia due to heightened bone formation.
  • This imbalance between osteoclastic resorption and osteoblastic formation typically follows parathyroidectomy in hyperparathyroidism patients with pre-existing bone disease.

Observation:

  • This report details a rare case of HBS in a patient with Graves' disease, an autoimmune condition affecting the thyroid.

Findings:

  • The patient presented with the classic electrolyte disturbances of HBS, linked to their hyperthyroid state and subsequent treatment.
  • This case underscores that hyperthyroidism, particularly Graves' disease, can precipitate HBS, expanding the known etiological spectrum beyond hyperparathyroidism.

Implications:

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  • Recognizing HBS in Graves' disease patients is crucial for timely diagnosis and management of potentially severe hypocalcemia.
  • Further research into the specific mechanisms linking hyperthyroidism to HBS may reveal novel therapeutic targets.