Long-term Nonskeletal Complications in Patients With Thyroid Cancer and Hypoparathyroidism Post Total Thyroidectomy - Takeaways - MDSpire

Long-term Nonskeletal Complications in Patients With Thyroid Cancer and Hypoparathyroidism Post Total Thyroidectomy

  • By

  • Eu Jeong Ku

  • Jooyoung Lee

  • Won Sang Yoo

  • Janghyeon Bae

  • Eun Kyung Lee

  • Hwa Young Ahn

  • April 2, 2025

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    Thyroid cancer incidence is rising due to improved diagnostic technology, despite its generally favorable prognosis.

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    Hypoparathyroidism occurs in 7% to 36% of thyroid cancer patients post-surgery, with 1% to 5% developing permanent hypoparathyroidism.

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    Patients with thyroid cancer and hypoparathyroidism face increased risks of diabetes, dyslipidemia, urinary stones, and cataracts.

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    Women and older adults are particularly at higher risk for urinary stones and cataracts in the thyroid cancer with hypoparathyroidism group.

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    The study highlights the need for targeted monitoring and management strategies for thyroid cancer patients with hypoparathyroidism.

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Long-term Nonskeletal Complications in Patients With Thyroid Cancer and Hypoparathyroidism Post Total Thyroidectomy

  • by Eu Jeong Ku, Jooyoung Lee, Won Sang Yoo, Janghyeon Bae, Eun Kyung Lee, Hwa Young Ahn

  • April 2, 2025

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