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Risk of Gallstone Disease in Primary Hyperparathyroidism: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Rimesh Pal1, Mainak Banerjee2, Trupti N Prasad1
1Department of Endocrinology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
Objective:
Apart from renal stones, primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) has been linked to the occurrence of gallstone disease (GSD). Nevertheless, the association is not consistent across all studies. The present systematic review and meta-analysis aims to collate the hitherto available evidence and provide a pooled estimate of the association between GSD and PHPT.
Methods:
PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, and Web of Science databases were systematically searched from inception till May 10, 2023 for observational studies reporting the prevalence of GSD (in terms of absolute numbers) in patients with PHPT. The pooled prevalence of GSD and odds ratio with 95% CI of the occurrence of GSD in patients with PHPT as compared to age- and sex-matched controls were calculated. Subgroup analysis was performed based on patient ethnicity (Indian/Caucasian). Statistical analysis was carried out using R version 4.2.2. Random-effects model with Hartung-Knapp adjustment was used for analyses.
Results:
A total of 7 observational studies were included, pooling data from 15 949 patients with PHPT. The pooled prevalence of GSD in patients with PHPT was 16% (95% CI: 7%, 25%, I2 = 99%), being 13% (95% CI: 0%, 66%, I2 = 76%) in Indians, and 17% (95% CI: 4%, 31%, I2 = 99%) in Caucasians. Data consolidated from 3 studies showed that the pooled odds ratio of occurrence of GSD in patients with PHPT compared to controls was 1.77 (95% CI: 1.60, 1.97, P < .001, I2 = 0%).
Conclusions:
GSD is more prevalent in patients with PHPT than in the general population. Thus, PHPT may be considered an additional risk factor for GSD.
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