[Post-parathyroidectomy pseudogout in primary hyperparathyroidism].

Abstract

We report two cases of pseudogout after parathyroidectomy by primary hyperparathyroidism. The pseudogout in each instance developed within 48 hours after parathyroid adenoma resection. Calcium supplement therapy, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and colchicine (1 mg/day) suppressed the acute attack. The chondrocalcinosis is often asymptomatic or undiagnosed, for that, preoperative radiological studies of the knees, wrists and pelvis are recommended to screen for chondrocalcinosis. We advocate also, therapy with colchicine (1 mg/day, oral) in the prophylaxis of postoperative pseudogout.

• Authors: M A Gantes Mora, B Rodríguez Lozano, E Trujillo Martín, S Bustabad Reyes, T González García
• Journal: Anales de medicina interna (Madrid, Spain : 1984) (An Med Interna) Vol. 15 Issue 7 Pg. 376-8 (Jul 1998) ISSN: 0212-7199 [Print] Spain
• Vernacular Title: Seudogota posparatiroidectomía en el hiperparatiroidismo primario.
• PMID: 9710990 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Gout Suppressants
• Colchicine

Topics

• Adenoma (complications, pathology, surgery)
• Aged
• Chondrocalcinosis (diagnostic imaging, etiology, prevention & control)
• Colchicine (therapeutic use)
• Female
• Gout Suppressants (therapeutic use)
• Humans
• Hyperparathyroidism (etiology)
• Knee Joint (diagnostic imaging)
• Middle Aged
• Parathyroid Glands (pathology)
• Parathyroid Neoplasms (complications, pathology, surgery)
• Parathyroidectomy (adverse effects)
• Postoperative Complications
• Radiography
• Time Factors