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Primary hyperparathyroidism in patients with thyroid cancer: prevalence and prognosis in a retrospective monocentric
I Patelli1, M Comina2, L Musso1
1Endocrine Unit, Department of Internal Medicine & Medical Specialties, University of Genova, Genova, Italy.
Purpose:
Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is associated with long-term implications on many aspects of general health and has been linked to various tumor types. This retrospective monocentric study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of primary hyperparathyroidism in a cohort of thyroid cancer patients and its impact on their general prognosis.
Methods:
The prevalence of primary hyperparathyroidism (concomitant or subsequent) was retrospectively evaluated in a cohort of 450 patients with a diagnosis of differentiated thyroid cancer. Its association with oncological outcomes and overall survival was analysed.
Results:
Among the study population, 30 patients (6,7%) were diagnosed with primary hyperparathyroidism. This subgroup displayed older age at diagnosis and a higher prevalence of prior cardiovascular disease, other primary tumors and multinodular goiter (p < 0.001). PHPT was associated with increased mortality; however, no significant difference in thyroid cancer-specific mortality was found.
Conclusion:
A significant proportion of thyroid cancer patients may present concomitant primary hyperparathyroidism, which appears to negatively affect long-term prognosis, independently from their oncological outcomes.
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