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Published on: March 14, 2017
Time-dependent changes in serum gastrin measurements after parathyroidectomy
Summary
Persistent high gastrin levels after parathyroidectomy in primary hyperparathyroidism patients may indicate Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Gastrin levels should normalize within six weeks post-surgery to be considered significant.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Primary hyperparathyroidism can be associated with hypergastrinaemia.
- Distinguishing hypergastrinaemia due to primary hyperparathyroidism from gastrinoma (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome) is clinically important.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the temporal changes in serum gastrin levels following parathyroidectomy in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism.
- To identify postoperative time points indicative of an underlying gastrinoma.
Main Methods:
- Prospective study of 7 patients with primary hyperparathyroidism and hypergastrinaemia.
- Serial serum gastrin measurements before and after parathyroidectomy.
Main Results:
- Five of seven patients exhibited early postoperative hypergastrinaemia.
- Mean serum gastrin normalized by 6 weeks post-parathyroidectomy in most patients.
- One patient with a pre-operative gastrin level of 1,500 pg/ml was diagnosed with a gastrinoma.
Conclusions:
- Hypergastrinaemia in primary hyperparathyroidism is significant if pre-operative levels are markedly elevated or do not normalize by 6 weeks post-surgery.
- Persistent hypergastrinaemia beyond 6 weeks warrants investigation for gastrinoma.
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