scholarly journals Vitamin D Repletion in Patients with Primary Hyperparathyroidism and Coexistent Vitamin D Insufficiency

2005 ◽  
Vol 90 (4) ◽  
pp. 2122-2126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Grey ◽  
Jenny Lucas ◽  
Anne Horne ◽  
Greg Gamble ◽  
James S. Davidson ◽  
...  

Abstract Vitamin D insufficiency is common in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) and may be associated with more severe and progressive disease. Uncertainty exists, however, as to whether repletion of vitamin D should be undertaken in patients with PHPT. Here we report the effects of vitamin D repletion on biochemical outcomes over 1 yr in a group of 21 patients with mild PHPT [serum calcium <12 mg/dl (3 mmol/liter)] and coexistent vitamin D insufficiency [serum 25 hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] <20 μg/liter (50 nmol/liter)]. In response to vitamin D repletion to a serum 25(OH)D level greater than 20 μg/liter (50 nmol/liter), mean levels of serum calcium and phosphate did not change, and serum calcium did not exceed 12 mg/dl (3 mmol/liter) in any patient. Levels of intact PTH fell by 24% at 6 months (P < 0.01) and 26% at 12 months (P < 0.01). There was an inverse relationship between the change in serum 25(OH)D and that in intact PTH (r = −0.43, P = 0.056). At 12 months, total serum alkaline phosphatase was significantly lower, and urine N-telopeptides tended to be lower than baseline values (P = 0.02 and 0.13, respectively). In two patients, 24-h urinary calcium excretion rose to exceed 400 mg/d, but the group mean 24-h urinary calcium excretion did not change. These preliminary data suggest that vitamin D repletion in patients with PHPT does not exacerbate hypercalcemia and may decrease levels of PTH and bone turnover. Some patients with PHPT may experience an increase in urinary calcium excretion after vitamin D repletion.

1971 ◽  
Vol 49 (5) ◽  
pp. 469-478 ◽  
Author(s):  
William H. Shaw

The relationship between urinary calcium excretion and serum calcium was studied at stable serum calcium levels, both normal and elevated. The linearity of this relationship being known, the slope of this line could be determined by sampling only at its lower and upper ends, that is, by measuring urine and serum calcium at a resting level and at a constant level of hypercalcemia produced by a calcium infusion. This method permitted three sets of measurements at each of the two levels, and also tended to eliminate the factor of renal delay time. The procedure was performed with normal subjects, with normals given vitamin D2 or parathyroid extract, and with subjects having hyperparathyroidism, sarcoidosis, and recurrent renal calculi. In the normal subjects the gradient of the slope appeared to indicate that there is no maximal tubular reabsorptive capacity for calcium, in the range sampled at any rate. The slopes of the various abnormal subjects mostly did not differ markedly from those of the normals. One incidental finding was that resting levels of urinary calcium excretion were significantly depressed 24 h following vitamin D2 administration, despite unchanged serum calcium levels.


2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (5) ◽  
pp. 1189-1195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alyne Layane Pereira Lemos ◽  
Sergio Ricardo de Lima Andrade ◽  
Lívia Laeny Henrique Pontes ◽  
Patricia Moura Cravo Teixeira ◽  
Elba Bandeira ◽  
...  

Introduction: Normocalcemic primary hyperparathyroidism (NPHPT) is characterized by elevations in serum parathyroid hormone levels in the presence of normal serum calcium concentrations after exclusion of secondary hyperparathyroidism. We have previously demonstrated no differences in the prevalence of clinically active urolithiasis between NPHPT and hypercalcemic asymptomatic PHPT, and that it is significantly higher in postmenopausal osteoporotic women with NPHPT in comparison to women with normal serum PTH and calcium concentrations. Few studies have addressed the occurrence of silent or occult kidney stones in asymptomatic hypercalcemic PHPT, but no data are available for NPHPT. Objective: To determine the presence of occult urolithiasis in NPHPT patients using routine abdominal ultrasonography. Methods and Results: We studied 35 patients with NPHPT (mean age 63.2 ± 10.7 years, 96% women; serum PTH 116.5 ± 39.2 pg/mL, 25OHD 38.5 ± 6.82 ng/mL, total calcium 9.1 ± 0.56 mg/dL; albumin 4.02 ± 0.37 g/dL; BUN 34.35 ±10.23 mg/dL; p = 3.51 ± 0.60 mg/dL; estimated glomerular filtration rate 88.44 ± 32.45 mL/min/1.73 m2, and 24-h urinary calcium excretion 140.6 ± 94.3 mg/24 h). The criteria for the diagnosis of NPHPT were as follows: serum PTH above the reference range (11–65 pg/mL), normal albumin-corrected serum calcium concentrations, normal 24-h urinary calcium excretion, serum 25OHD above 30 ng/mL, estimated GFR (MDRD) above 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 (with the exclusion of medications such as thiazide diuretics, lithium, bisphosphonates, and denosumab), a history of clinical symptoms of urolithiasis, and a family history of kidney stones. Thirty-five patients were evaluated and 25 of them met the inclusion criteria. Five patients presented nephrolithiasis corresponding to 20% of the study population. There were no statistically significant differences in any of the clinical or laboratory variables studied between patients with or without urolithiasis, although mean serum PTH levels were higher in patients with stones (180.06 ± 126.48 vs. 100.72 ± 25.28 pg/mL, p = 0.1). The size of the stones ranged from 0.6 to 0.9 cm and all of the stones were located in the renal pelvis. Conclusion: We found a high prevalence of occult kidney stones in NPHPT patients, similar to what is observed in clinically manifested urolithiasis, in hypercalcemic PHPT.


2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 452-462 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anita Rathod ◽  
Olivier Bonny ◽  
Idris Guessous ◽  
Paolo M. Suter ◽  
David Conen ◽  
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2019 ◽  
Vol 104 (11) ◽  
pp. 5601-5610 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-Kwang Donovan Tay ◽  
Gaia Tabacco ◽  
Natalie E Cusano ◽  
John Williams ◽  
Beatriz Omeragic ◽  
...  

Abstract Context Conventional treatment of hypoparathyroidism is associated with decreased renal function and increased bone mineral density (BMD). Objective To evaluate the effects of 8 years of recombinant human parathyroid hormone (1-84) [rhPTH(1-84)] therapy on key biochemical and densitometric indices. Design Prospective open-label trial. Setting Tertiary medical center. Participants Twenty-four subjects with hypoparathyroidism. Intervention Treatment with rhPTH(1-84) for 8 years. Main Outcome Measures Supplemental calcium and vitamin D requirements, serum calcium and phosphorus levels, calcium-phosphate product, urinary calcium excretion, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and BMD. Results PTH therapy was associated with progressive reduction in supplemental calcium (57%; P < 0.01) and active vitamin D (76%; P < 0.001) requirements over 8 years. Serum calcium concentration was stable; urinary calcium excretion declined 38% (P < 0.01). eGFR remained stable and was related to baseline eGFR and serum calcium levels. Calcium-phosphate product was below the recommended limit; serum phosphorus remained within normal range. Lumbar spine and total hip BMD increased, peaking at 4 (mean ± SE, 4.6% ± 1.5%; P = 0.01) and 8 years (2.6% ± 1.1%; P = 0.02), whereas femoral neck BMD did not change and one-third radius BMD decreased (mean ± SE, −3.5% ± 1.1%; P = 0.001). BMD at all sites was higher throughout the 8 years than in the age- and sex-matched reference population. Hypercalcemia and hypocalcemia were uncommon. Conclusion rhPTH(1-84) is a safe and effective treatment for hypoparathyroidism for 8 years. Long-term reductions in supplemental requirements and biochemical improvements with stable renal function are maintained.


2003 ◽  
pp. 597-602 ◽  
Author(s):  
H Yamashita ◽  
S Noguchi ◽  
S Uchino ◽  
S Watanabe ◽  
T Murakami ◽  
...  

OBJECTIVE: Disturbed renal function may play an important role in the clinico-pathological presentation of primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT). We studied the influence of renal function on the clinico-pathological characteristics of 141 patients (123 women and 18 men) with surgically proven pHPT. METHODS: The 141 patients were assigned to one of two groups based on creatinine clearance (C(cr)) level: a renal insufficiency group (n=37) in which C(cr) of patients was <70 ml/min and a normal renal function group (n=104) in which C(cr) was > or =70 ml/min. Clinical presentation and biochemical indices were evaluated and compared between the two groups. RESULTS: Age, and frequency of hypertension and of diabetes mellitus were significantly (P<0.001, P<0.05 and P<0.05 respectively) higher in the renal insufficiency group than in the normal renal function group. Serum levels of calcium, intact parathyroid hormone and bone Gla protein were significantly (P<0.05) higher and the excised parathyroid weighed significantly more (P<0.05) in the renal insufficiency group than in the normal renal function group; however, serum 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D (1,25(OH)(2)D) and 24 h urinary calcium excretion were significantly (P<0.001 and P<0.05 respectively) lower in the former than in the latter group. There was a significant inverse correlation between C(cr) level and serum calcium (r=0.315, P<0.001) and a significant positive correlation between C(cr) level, 1,25(OH)(2)D (r=0.315, P<0.001), and 24 h calcium excretion (r=0.458, P<0.0001). CONCLUSIONS: Clinico-pathological features of pHPT were notably influenced by even moderate renal insufficiency. Urinary calcium excretion decreased according to the decrease in glomerular filtration rate. Therefore, endocrinologists need to appraise urinary calcium excretion and renal function of pHPT patients when considering surgery or in discriminating familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia.


2003 ◽  
Vol 88 (12) ◽  
pp. 5644-5649 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dolores M. Shoback ◽  
John P. Bilezikian ◽  
Stewart A. Turner ◽  
Laura C. McCary ◽  
Matthew D. Guo ◽  
...  

Abstract Calcimimetics increase the sensitivity of the calcium-sensing receptor (CaR) to circulating serum calcium, reducing the secretion of PTH and the serum calcium concentration. We evaluated the calcimimetic cinacalcet, a novel therapy for the management of primary hyperparathyroidism. In this randomized, double-blind, dose-finding study, patients (n = 22) with primary hyperparathyroidism were given cinacalcet (30, 40, or 50 mg) or placebo twice daily for 15 d and observed for an additional 7 d. Serum calcium, plasma PTH, and 24-h and fasting urine calcium were measured. Baseline mean serum calcium was 10.6 mg/dl for the combined cinacalcet-treated patients (normal range, 8.4–10.3 mg/dl), compared with 10.4 mg/dl for the placebo group. Mean PTH at baseline was 102 pg/ml (normal range, 10–65 pg/ml) for the combined cinacalcet-treated patients, compared with 100 pg/ml in the placebo group. Serum calcium normalized after the second dose on d 1 and remained normal through d 15 in all cinacalcet dose groups. Maximum decreases in PTH of over 50% occurred 2–4 h after dosing in all cinacalcet-treated groups. The fasting and 24-h urine calcium to creatinine ratios were similar in the cinacalcet and placebo groups. This study demonstrates that cinacalcet safely normalized serum calcium and lowered PTH concentrations without increasing urinary calcium excretion in the study subjects, indicating the potential benefit of cinacalcet as a medical treatment for primary hyperparathyroidism.


2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luigi Petramala ◽  
Laura Zinnamosca ◽  
Amina Settevendemmie ◽  
Cristiano Marinelli ◽  
Matteo Nardi ◽  
...  

Primary aldosteronism represents major cause of secondary hypertension, strongly associated with high cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Aldosterone excess may influence mineral homeostasis, through higher urinary calcium excretion inducing secondary increase of parathyroid hormone. Recently, in a cohort of PA patients a significant increase of primary hyperparathyroidism was found, suggesting a bidirectional functional link between the adrenal and parathyroid glands. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of aldosterone excess on mineral metabolism and bone mass density. In 73 PA patients we evaluated anthropometric and biochemical parameters, renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, calcium-phosphorus metabolism, and bone mineral density; control groups were 73 essential hypertension (EH) subjects and 40 healthy subjects. Compared to HS and EH, PA subjects had significantly lower serum calcium levels and higher urinary calcium excretion. Moreover, PA patients showed higher plasma PTH, lower serum 25(OH)-vitamin D levels, higher prevalence of vitamin D deficiency (65% versus 25% and 25%;P<0.001), and higher prevalence of osteopenia/osteoporosis (38.5 and 10.5%) than EH (28% and 4%) and NS (25% and 5%), respectively. This study supports the hypothesis that bone loss and fracture risk in PA patients are potentially the result of aldosterone mediated hypercalciuria and the consecutive secondary hyperparathyroidism.


2010 ◽  
Vol 17 (04) ◽  
pp. 698-701
Author(s):  
MUHAMMAD ISHAQ ◽  
ISRAR AHMED AKHUND ◽  
MOULA BUX LAGHARI ◽  
Muhammad Sabir

Aims & Objectives: To evaluate the effects of Serum Calcium and Urinary Calcium excretion on upper urinary tract stone diseases in the Peshawar (a high stone incidence belt). Subjects & Methods: One hundred patients (age 20-60years) who were suffering severely from upper urinary tract stone disease were selected from LRH and Hayatabad Medical Complex Hospitals of Peshawar, same numbers of healthy controls from the same region were also selected for the study. Results: When results were summed up and testParameters were compared, it was seen that mean Serum Calcium in stone formers was greater than that of non-stone formers (P<0.001). Same pattern was also observed (P< 0.001) in both groups regarding mean urinary calcium excretion. Conclusions: We concluded that calcium is a definitive risk factor in upper urinary tract stone disease. However we suggest further work and research on wide scale population inorder to evaluate this relation. 


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