Permanent hypoparathyroidism developing post-thyroidectomy

A case of permanent hypocalcaemia following a subtotal thyroidectomy for a simple multinodular goiter in a 35 year -- old married teacher is presented. This further confirms the need for utmost precaution during thyroid surgery to prevent the damage or inadvertent removal of the parathyroid glands a...

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Published inThe Nigerian postgraduate medical journal Vol. 12; no. 1; p. 41
Main Authors Adebisi, S A, Rahman, G A, Jimoh, A K, Adepoju, F G, Goodman, O O
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Nigeria 01.03.2005
Subjects
Adult
Calcium - therapeutic use
Female
Goiter - surgery
Humans
Hypocalcemia - diagnosis
Hypocalcemia - drug therapy
Hypocalcemia - etiology
Hypoparathyroidism - diagnosis
Hypoparathyroidism - drug therapy
Hypoparathyroidism - etiology
Medical Errors
Parathyroid Glands - injuries
Patient Compliance
Thyroidectomy - adverse effects
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Summary:A case of permanent hypocalcaemia following a subtotal thyroidectomy for a simple multinodular goiter in a 35 year -- old married teacher is presented. This further confirms the need for utmost precaution during thyroid surgery to prevent the damage or inadvertent removal of the parathyroid glands and its consequential complications. It also throws more light on the problem faced in the management of hypocalcaemia vis a vis patient compliance and availability of proper medications in this environment.
ISSN:1117-1936
DOI:10.4103/1117-1936.175240