title: Post-parathyroidectomy psychosis: clinical and research implications.
abstract: The case of a 52-year-old female who suffered a post-parathyroidectomy pyschosis is presented and similar cases from the literature are reviewed. Studies of calcium and mangnesium metabolism in mental illness are reviewed, as fluctuations of these ions are felt to be involved in the pathogenesis of this condition. A definable syndrome of post-parathyroidectomy psychosis may exist and the implications of such a syndrome are discussed.
mesh_terms: D002118:Calcium / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008274:Magnesium / Q000378:metabolism; D008875:Middle Aged; D010280:Parathyroid Glands / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000378:metabolism
chemical_list: D008274:Magnesium; D002118:Calcium