Transient Thyroiditis after Surgery for Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism: A Case Report.
Parathyroid (PTH) exploration surgery carries the risk of developing post-operative thyroiditis due to vigorous manual manipulation of the thyroid gland during surgery. Post-operative thyroiditis has a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations. However, it remains underreported. Here, we describe a case of post-operative transient thyroiditis in a 33-year-old male who developed 3 days after parathyroidectomy for PTH hyperplasia. We review the limited literature regarding this interesting entity.
Obesity, Endocrine and Metabolism Center, King Fahad Medical City , Riyadh , Saudi Arabia.
Yasser Ali
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Hakami
adrenergic beta-antagonists; hyperparathyroidism; parathyroidectomy; post-operative period; thyroid function tests; thyroiditis