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Persistence and Recurrence of Hypercalcemia After Parathyroidectomy Over 5 Decades (1965-2010) in a Community-based
Thomas Szabo Yamashita1, Maxwell Mirande1, Chieh-Ting Huang1
1Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
Background:
There is limited long-term follow-up of patients undergoing parathyroidectomy. Recurrence is described as 4% to 10%. This study evaluated persistence and recurrence of hypercalcemia in primary hyperparathyroidism after parathyroidectomy.
Methods:
Single-institution retrospective (1965-2010) population-based cohort from Olmsted County (MN) of patients undergoing surgery for primary hyperparathyroidism. Patients' demographic data, preoperative and postoperative laboratory values, clinical characteristics, surgical treatment, and follow-up were noted.
Results:
A total of 345 patients were identified, 75.7% female, and median age 58.4 years [interquartile range (IQR): 17.6]. In all, 68% of patients were asymptomatic and the most common symptoms were musculoskeletal complaints (28.4%) and nephrolithiasis (25.6%). Preoperative median serum calcium was 11 mg/dL (IQR: 10.8-11.4 mg/dL), and median parathyroid hormone was 90 pg/mL (IQR: 61-169 pg/dL). Bilateral cervical exploration was performed in 38% and single gland resection in 79% of cases. Median postoperative serum calcium was 9.2 mg/dL (IQR: 5.5-11.3). Nine percent of patients presented persistence of hypercalcemia, and recurrence was found in 14% of patients. Highest postoperative median serum calcium was 10 mg/dL (IQR: 6-12.4), and median number of postoperative calcium measurements was 10 (IQR: 0-102). Postoperative hypercalcemia was identified in 37% of patient. Fifty-three percent were attributed to secondary causes, most commonly medications, 22%. Three percent of patients required treatment for postoperative hypercalcemia. Median time to recurrence and death were 12.2 and 16.7 years, respectively.
Conclusion:
Recurrent hypercalcemia after successful parathyroidectomy is higher than previously reported. Most cases are transient and often associated to other factors with only the minority requiring treatment. Long-term follow-up of serum calcium should be considered in patients after successful parathyroidectomy.
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