Hiperparatiroidismo terciario como presentación de enfermedad ósea metabólica en trasplante renal: un reto diagnóstico-terapéutico. Presentación de un caso clínico

Tertiary hyperparathyroidism (THPT) is characterized by hypercalcemia and autonomous hyperparathyroidism in the context of persistent secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT). THPT is related with extraskeletal calcifications, calciphylaxis, fractures, bone pain, progressive loss of bone mineral density, nephrocalcinosis, lithiasis, kidney allograft dysfunction and rejection, neuropsychiatric alterations, cardiovascular disease, and high morbimortality. Subtotal parathyroidectomy is the gold standard for treatment, with high cure rates. We described a case of THPT as a manifestation of Bone Mineral Metabolism Disease after a successful kidney transplant, with an insidious evolution and severe bone damage, with an adequate response to subtotal parathyroidectomy. We evidenced that early diagnosis and treatment of THPT in kidney transplant recipients is essential to the diminution of comorbidities, the improvement of prognosis and the optimization of health resources.El hiperparatiroidismo terciario se caracteriza por hipercalcemia e hiperparatiroidismo autónomo en el contexto de hiperparatiroidismo secundario persistente. El HPT3 se relaciona con calcificaciones extraesqueléticas o calcifilaxis, fracturas, dolor óseo, pérdida progresiva de la densidad mineral ósea, nefrocalcinosis, litiasis, disfunción o rechazo del aloinjerto, alteraciones neuropsiquiátricas, enfermedad cardiovascular y aumento de la morbimortalidad. La paratiroidectomía subtotal es el tratamiento de elección, con altas tasas de curación. Presentamos el caso de una paciente con hiperparatiroidismo terciario como enfermedad ósea metabólica después de un trasplante renal exitoso, con evolución insidiosa y daño óseo severo, con adecuada respuesta al tratamiento oportuno con paratiroidectomía subtotal. El diagnóstico y tratamiento oportuno del hiperparatiroidismo terciario en el paciente con trasplante renal es fundamental para disminuir la incidencia de comorbilidades, mejorar el pronóstico del paciente y optimizar recursos de salud

Cardiovascular Risk and Metabolic Syndrome Characteristics in Patients with Nonfunctional Pituitary Macroadenoma

Context. An elevated incidence of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been reported in patients with nonfunctional pituitary macroadenoma (NFPMA). There is no information about metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risk in patients with NFPMA in our population. Objective. Analyze the metabolic syndrome (MetS) components and estimate cardiovascular risk in patients with NFPMA. Design and Setting. Retrospective study, at the tertiary care center. Patients and Methods. 71 patients with NFPMA treated according to a preestablished multimodal protocol. Main Outcome Measures. Prevalence of diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, obesity, and cardiovascular risk and its relationship with the clinical and biochemical characteristics. Results. The prevalence of diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and obesity at diagnosis was 30%, 27%, 48%, and 85% and did not change upon the last visit. The prevalence of MetS changes from 54 to 48% (p=0.001). NFPMA patients showed a significant increase risk for high total cholesterol (SMR 1.68, 95% CI 1.28–2.17, p=0.001) and diabetes (SMR 3.19, 95% CI 2.19–4.49, p=0.01). According to Globorisk, the male gender was an evidence of high CVD before (81% versus 18%, p=0.01) and after (72% versus 28%, p=0.01) multimodal treatment. Conclusion. A high prevalence of cardiovascular and metabolic disease and a high cardiovascular risk were evidenced in patients with NFPMA, especially in men. Risk factors such as the personal history of hypertension and dyslipidemia could explain the foregoing, so the control and treatment of metabolic parameters and cardiovascular risk should be an integral part of the follow-up of these patients

Delayed Calcium Normalization after Successful Parathyroidectomy in Primary Hyperparathyroidism

Introduction. Parathyroidectomy is the curative treatment option in primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). The decrease of parathormone (PTH) by 50% or more from levels prior to surgery after excision predicts successful parathyroidectomy. Serum calcium is expected to return to normal within 24–72 hours after the surgery; however, nearly 10% have transient, persistent postoperative hypercalcemia. We present a case report of delayed calcium normalization after successful parathyroidectomy in a 38-year-old patient with PHPT. Methods. Parathyroidectomy was performed, with evidence of a decrease in PTH levels of more than 50% in the first 24 hours postoperatively compared to presurgical PTH; however, despite curative parathyroidectomy, a delayed calcium normalization was evidenced, with hypercalcemia persistence up to 120 hours postoperatively. Results. After the first month postoperatively, serum calcium remained normal. In conclusion, approximately 10% of patients with curative parathyroidectomy have transient, persistent postoperative hypercalcemia, which is more likely to occur in patients with higher preoperative serum calcium and PTH levels. Conclusion. Persistent hypercalcemia after the first month postoperatively is related with persistent PHPT, highlighting the importance of calcium monitoring after parathyroidectomy to predict short-term, medium-term, and long-term outcomes and prognosis

Biochemical Characteristics of Bone Mineral Metabolism before and throughout the First Year after Kidney Transplantation, Persistent Hyperparathyroidism, and Risk Factors in a Latin Population

Bone mineral metabolism disease, which included persistent hyperparathyroidism, is common after successful kidney transplantation (KT) and is related with negative outcomes in kidney transplant recipients. There is a lack of information about bone mineral metabolism, persistent hyperparathyroidism, and its risk factors in Latin kidney transplant recipients (KTRs). Material and Methods: A retrospective study was conducted in 74 patients aged 18–50 years with evolution of 12 months after KT and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) >60 ml/min; biochemical data of bone mineral metabolism before and at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months of KT were registered. Results. Age was 33 (IQR 27–37) years; 54% (n = 40) were men. Before KT, all patients had hyperparathyroidism, 40% (n = 30) hypocalcemia, 86% (n = 64) hyperphosphatemia, and 42% (n = 31) hyperphosphatasemia. After KT, an increase of calcium and a diminution of PTH, phosphorus, and alkaline phosphatase were corroborated (p=0.001). All patients had hypovitaminosis D (deficiency: 91% (n = 67); insufficiency: 9% (n = 7)); 40% (n = 30) had persistent hyperparathyroidism at 12 months. Hyperphosphatasemia before KT (OR = 4.17 (95% CI: 1.21–14.44); p=0.04), hyperparathyroidism at 6 months (OR = 1.84 (95% CI; 1.67–2.06); p=0.02), hypovitaminosis D at 6 months (OR = 3.94 (95% CI: 1.86–17.9); p=0.01), and hyperphosphatasemia at 6 months (OR = 1.47 (95% CI: 1.07–2.86); p=0.03) were risk factors for persistent hyperparathyroidism at 12 months after KT. Conclusion. Persistent hyperparathyroidism at 6 months, hypovitaminosis D, and hyperphosphatasemia are risk factors for persistent hyperparathyroidism at 1 year of KT in Latin population

Persistent Primary Hyperparathyroidism, Severe Vitamin D Deficiency, and Multiple Pathological Fractures

Persistent primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) refers to the sustained hypercalcemia state detected within the first six months following parathyroidectomy. When it coexists with severe vitamin D deficiency, the effects on bone can be devastating. We report the case of a 56-year-old woman who was sent to this center because of persistent hyperparathyroidism. Her disease had over 3 years of evolution with nephrolithiasis and hip fracture. Parathyroidectomy was performed in her local unit; however, she continued with hypercalcemia, bone pain, and pathological fractures. On admission, the patient was bedridden with multiple deformations by fractures in thoracic and pelvic members. Blood pressure was 100/80, heart rate was 86 per minute, and body mass index was 19 kg/m2. Calcium was 14 mg/dL, parathormone 1648 pg/mL, phosphorus 2.3 mg/dL, creatinine 2.4 mg/dL, urea 59 mg/dL, alkaline phosphatase 1580 U/L, and vitamin D 4 ng/mL. She received parenteral treatment of hypercalcemia and replenishment of vitamin D. The second surgical exploration was radioguided by gamma probe. A retroesophageal adenoma of 4 cm was resected. Conclusion. Persistent hyperparathyroidism with severe vitamin D deficiency can cause catastrophic skeletal bone softening and fractures

Symptomatic Primary Hyperparathyroidism as a Risk Factor for Differentiated Thyroid Cancer

Background. The primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a common disease for the endocrinologist. The concomitant thyroid disease and differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) appear to be more frequent in patients with PHPT than in the general population. The aim of this study was to characterize patients with symptomatic PHPT with and without DTC and analyze frequency and risk factors. Methods. We consecutively studied patients with symptomatic PHPT diagnosed and treated at our center between 2013 and 2015. Patients with subclinical and syndromic forms of PHPT were excluded. Clinical and biochemical characteristics of patients with and without DTC were compared and risk factors were determined. All patients were studied with thyroid ultrasound and thyroid gammagraphy with TC-MIBI. Two expert surgeons performed all the surgical procedures. Results. In 59 patients included, we found 12 cases of PTC (20.3%). The final histopathological report of the PTC was 7 cases of follicular variant, 2 cases of oncocytic variant, 2 cases of classic variant, and 1 case of columnar cells variant of PTC. Patients with thyroid cancer were older than patients without thyroid cancer (62 ± 9.5 versus 52 ± 15.8, p = 0.03). Higher preoperative levels of iPTH were associated with PTC (p=0.03) [OR 5.16 (95% CI: 1.08-24.7)]. Conclusion. PTC is frequent in patients with symptomatic PHPT. Thyroid nodules in patients with symptomatic PHPT must be studied before parathyroidectomy. In symptomatic PHPT, higher level concentration of parathormone (PTH) was associated with higher risk of DTC

Risk Factors Associated with Mortality among Patients with COVID-19: Analysis of a Cohort of 1213 Patients in a Tertiary Healthcare Center

The presence of cardio-metabolic and respiratory comorbidities, immunosuppression, and chronic kidney disease have been associated with an increase in mortality from COVID-19. The objective of this study is to establish the risk factors associated with 30-day mortality in a cohort of hospitalized patients with COVID-19. This paper conducts a retrospective and analytical study of patients hospitalized for COVID-19 in a tertiary care center. A Cox proportional hazard analysis was performed to estimate the association of comorbidities with 30-day mortality. A total of 1215 patients with a median age of 59 years were included. In the adjusted Cox proportional hazards regression model, hypothyroidism, D-dimer ≥ 0.8 μg/mL, LHD ≥ 430 IU/L, CRP ≥ 4.83 ng/mL, and triglycerides ≥ 214 mg/dL were associated with an increased risk of death. The presence of a history of hypothyroidism and biomarkers (D-dimer, lactic dehydrogenase, CRP, and triglycerides) were associated with an increase in mortality in the studied cohort