Celiac disease and primary hyperparathyroidism: an infrequent association

Luis Agustín Ramírez Stieben; Estefanía Pustilnik; Feldman Néstor Rodolfo; Diamela Bolzán; Iván Bedini

doi:10.31053/1853.0605.v80.n4.42137

Authors

Luis Agustín Ramírez Stieben Hospital Privado de Rosario
Estefanía Pustilnik Unidad de Tiroides y Paratiroides del Grupo Gamma
Feldman Néstor Rodolfo Unidad de Tiroides y Paratiroides del Grupo Gamma
Diamela Bolzán Unidad de Tiroides y Paratiroides del Grupo Gamma
Iván Bedini Unidad de Tiroides y Paratiroides del Grupo Gamma

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31053/1853.0605.v80.n4.42137

Keywords:

celiac disease, hyperparathyroidism primary, osteoporosis

Abstract

Objective. Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) and celiac disease (CD) are two distinct medical conditions that can affect bone health. While PHPT leads to excessive calcium levels and bone abnormalities, CD impairs calcium and vitamin D absorption due to small intestine damage. Case report. We present a case of a 49-year-old woman diagnosed with osteoporosis who was found to have both PHPT and CD. The patient underwent a successful minimally invasive parathyroidectomy, which resulted in decreased parathyroid hormone levels. Conclusion. This case highlights the rare coexistence of PHPT and CD and emphasizes the importance of considering secondary causes of osteoporosis in patients with low bone mass. Further studies are needed to explore the underlying mechanisms and potential links between PHPT and CD.

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Author Biographies

Estefanía Pustilnik, Unidad de Tiroides y Paratiroides del Grupo Gamma

Médica. Especialista en Endocrinología y Clínica Médica.

Unidad de Tiroides y Paratiroides del Grupo Gamma.

Experticia en Endocrinología Ginecológica.
Feldman Néstor Rodolfo, Unidad de Tiroides y Paratiroides del Grupo Gamma

Médico. Especialista en Endocrinología y Andrología

Jefe del Servicio de Endocrinología del Grupo Gamma.

Unidad de Tiroides y Paratiroides del Grupo Gamma.
Diamela Bolzán, Unidad de Tiroides y Paratiroides del Grupo Gamma

Médica. Especialista en Clínica Médica.

Residente del Servicio de Endocrinología del Grupo Gamma.

Unidad de Tiroides y Paratiroides del Grupo Gamma.
Iván Bedini, Unidad de Tiroides y Paratiroides del Grupo Gamma

Médico. Especialista en Cirugía Cabeza y Cuello y Otorrinolaringología

Jefe del servicio de Cirugía de Cabeza y Cuello del Grupo Gamma

Unidad de Tiroides y Paratiroides del Grupo Gamma

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