[The pathogenesis of hypocalcemia after thyroidectomy]. 1993

L Cramarossa, and G Misasi, and B La Motta, and E Piane, and E Mancini
Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza, Cattedra di Gerontologia e Geriatria.

After thyroidectomy, either total or partial, hypocalcaemia can occur in some cases temporary and in other permanent. For explaining transient hypocalcaemia are reported some pathogenetic mechanism can assume particular aspects in hyperthyroid subjects. Permanent hypocalcaemia is substantially due to anatomical lesions to the parathyroid glands. On the other hand, in subjects with hypothyroidism postoperative, a reduced concentration of circulating calcium can coexist with normal values or even elevated of parathormone. The condition of euthyroidism is basic for the resumption of the calcium homoeostasis.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D006980 Hyperthyroidism Hypersecretion of THYROID HORMONES from the THYROID GLAND. Elevated levels of thyroid hormones increase BASAL METABOLIC RATE. Hyperthyroid,Primary Hyperthyroidism,Hyperthyroidism, Primary,Hyperthyroids
D006996 Hypocalcemia Reduction of the blood calcium below normal. Manifestations include hyperactive deep tendon reflexes, Chvostek's sign, muscle and abdominal cramps, and carpopedal spasm. (Dorland, 27th ed) Hypocalcemias
D007011 Hypoparathyroidism A condition caused by a deficiency of PARATHYROID HORMONE (or PTH). It is characterized by HYPOCALCEMIA and hyperphosphatemia. Hypocalcemia leads to TETANY. The acquired form is due to removal or injuries to the PARATHYROID GLANDS. The congenital form is due to mutations of genes, such as TBX1; (see DIGEORGE SYNDROME); CASR encoding CALCIUM-SENSING RECEPTOR; or PTH encoding parathyroid hormone. Idiopathic Hypoparathyroidism,Hypoparathyroidism, Idiopathic
D011183 Postoperative Complications Pathologic processes that affect patients after a surgical procedure. They may or may not be related to the disease for which the surgery was done, and they may or may not be direct results of the surgery. Complication, Postoperative,Complications, Postoperative,Postoperative Complication
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D013965 Thyroidectomy Surgical removal of the thyroid gland. (Dorland, 28th ed) Thyroidectomies

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