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Morphometric and dynamic studies of bone changes in hypothyroidism.

L Mosekilde, F Melsen

    Acta Pathologica Et Microbiologica Scandinavica. Section A, Pathology
    |January 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Hypothyroidism in bone biopsies shows increased cortical thickness but decreased calcification rates and mineralization. Bone turnover is reduced, contrasting with hyperthyroidism effects.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Bone Biology
    • Histomorphometry

    Background:

    • Hypothyroidism can affect bone metabolism.
    • Understanding bone changes in hypothyroidism is crucial for patient management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate bone histomorphometric changes in hypothyroid patients.
    • To compare these changes with normal controls and hyperthyroid patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Bone biopsies from the iliac crest of 14 hypothyroid patients.
    • Tetracycline double-labeling for mineralization assessment.
    • Histomorphometric analysis of cortical and trabecular bone.

    Main Results:

    • Increased mean cortical thickness in hypothyroid patients.
    • Decreased linear calcification rate and mineralization activity.
    • Unchanged trabecular bone volume and cortical porosity.
    • Reduced osteoclastic activity in cortical bone.

    Conclusions:

    • Hypothyroidism is associated with altered bone remodeling, including reduced mineralization and altered cortical structure.
    • Bone changes in hypothyroidism are distinct from, and often opposite to, those observed in hyperthyroidism.

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