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Pancreatic function in patients with hyperparathyroidism. A study with the Lundh test.
Acta Chirurgica Scandinavica
|January 1, 1985
Summary
Hyperparathyroidism impacts exocrine pancreatic function, reducing secretion volume and carbonate levels. Surgical removal of parathyroid adenomas normalized hypercalcemia and improved pancreatic function, suggesting a link between these conditions.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Hyperparathyroidism is associated with various systemic complications.
- The specific relationship between hyperparathyroidism and exocrine pancreatic function remains unclear.
- Previous studies suggest a potential link, but require further elucidation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the exocrine pancreatic function in patients with hyperparathyroidism.
- To determine if hyperparathyroidism influences pancreatic secretion.
- To assess the effect of parathyroid adenoma removal on pancreatic function.
Main Methods:
- Studied 20 patients with hyperparathyroidism before and after parathyroid adenoma removal.
- Utilized a modified Lundh's test with duodenal aspiration.
- Compared pancreatic secretion volume, electrolytes, and isoamylase levels with an age-matched control group.
Main Results:
- Preoperatively, patients showed significantly reduced pancreatic secretion volume and lower carbonate levels compared to controls.
- Postoperative assessment revealed a significant increase in aspirate volume and a decrease in duodenal calcium levels.
- Enzymatic activity showed minimal changes, but overall secretion was affected.
Conclusions:
- Hyperparathyroidism exerts a discernible influence on exocrine pancreatic function.
- Impaired pancreatic secretion in hyperparathyroidism may occur even without overt pancreatic disease symptoms.
- Surgical correction of hyperparathyroidism can restore pancreatic exocrine function.