Coexisting hyperthyroidism and hyperparathyroidism: two cases report |
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| Authors: | T S Jap C F Kwok L T Ho J G Won D M Ho |
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| Institution: | Department of Medicine, National Yang Ming Medical College, Taipei, R.O.C. |
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| Abstract: | To examine the biochemical changes in coexisting hyperthyroidism and hyperparathyroidism, we have studied two female cases in our medical center. Both patients received biochemistry study, thyroid function test, thyroid autoantibody determination, parathyroid function tests and thyroid scan. They all had increased thyroid function. The concentration of parathyroid hormone was found to elevate in both cases. After thyroid function turned normal, hypercalcemia was still present. Both patients underwent neck operation. Parathyroid adenoma was found in both cases. The pictures of thyroid pathology showed diffuse hyperplasia in one case and lymphocytic thyroiditis in the other case. |
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