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BACKGROUND: Postoperative hypoparathyroidism due to damage to the parathyroid glands during a thyroidectomy is a well-known surgical complication. The current gold standard intraoperative method for identifying parathyroid glands is surgical judgment; other methods are limited in both their sensitivity and convenience. There is a clear need for an objective diagnostic tool that is effective in its identification of the parathyroid glands and of their viability. We hypothesized that an intraoperative tool using Elastic Scattering Spectroscopy (ESS) has the potential to differentiate optical signatures of the parathyroid gland from surrounding tissues in real-time. METHODS: ESS optical signatures were collected intraoperatively from perfused parathyroid, thyroid, fat, muscle, and nerve tissue during thyroidectomy. The ESS data was collected using a portable, handheld, noninvasive, "cold" fiber optic probe able to detect spectra in a non-ionizing, broadband spectrum of light (320 to 920 nm). Five measurements were collected at each tissue site over a total of 1.2 seconds. Visual analysis of tissue was analyzed and compared to pathology, and spectral measurements attained with ESS. RESULTS: No complications resulted from the use of the ESS probe. Of the 10 parathyroid glands evaluated to be at risk in the study, the optical probe utilizing ESS was able to detect unique spectral features associated with the parathyroid gland. All 10 parathyroid glands are optically differentiable from surrounding tissues with ESS. CONCLUSIONS: Utilizing spectroscopy in the form of a hand-held probe is feasible for intraoperative differentiation between tissue types. Preliminary results of this spectral technique warrant further investigation. If successful, implementation of a portable ESS probe to identify the parathyroid tissue during endocrine surgical procedures could reduce surgical complications and improve patient safety.

Diss. (sammanfattning) Uppsala : Uppsala universitet, 2006. / Härtill 5 uppsatser.

O hiperparatireoidismo (HPT) secundário é uma complicação da doença renal crônica. A paratireoidectomia total com autoimplante proporciona bons resultados no seu tratamento, mas alguns doentes não desenvolvem níveis adequados de hormônio da paratireóide (PTH) após a operação. Os objetivos, do presente estudo, foram analisar fatores que poderiam interferir no funcionamento do autoimplante de glândula paratireóide e quantificar a taxa de hipofunção segundo alguns critérios. Casuística e Métodos: em um estudo prospectivo e observacional, foram analisados a idade, sexo, peso, altura e a etnia. A causa da doença renal crônica (DRC), tempo de DRC antes da paratireoidectomia, tempo de diálise, antecedente de intoxicação por alumínio e tempo de diagnóstico do HPT. Os dados bioquímicos estudados foram os níveis pré-operatórios de fósforo, cálcio total, cálcio iônico, PTH e fosfatase alcalina e aos 6 meses e 1 ano de pós-operatório. Registrada a quantidade de cálcio (gluconato e carbonato) e calcitriol ofertada no pós-operatório sendo realizada durante a primeira semana, no primeiro, terceiro sexto mês de pós-operatório. A histologia da glândula implantada foi analisada. Os pacientes foram divididos, segundo os níveis preconizados de PTH para indivíduos normais e segundo as recomendações da Fundação Nacional do Rim dos Estados Unidos da América (K/DOQI), em grupos hipofuncionante (grupo 1) e funcionante ( grupo 2). Resultados: Entre julho de 2007 e dezembro de 2008, 48 pacientes (18 homens e 30 mulheres) foram submetidos à paratireoidectomia total com autoimplante imediato. A média de idade dos indivíduos foi 44,7 anos (EP: 12,6), a do tempo de diálise foi 9,6 anos (EP: 5,1), a média do tempo de diagnóstico do hiperparatireoidismo de 2,6 anos (EP: 2). A principal causa da doença renal crônica foi a hipertensão arterial em 16 indivíduos (33,3%) seguida de causa indefinida em 12 (25%), GESF em 5 (10,4%), diabetes mellitus em 4 (8,3%). Com relação ao número de fragmentos implantados, houve tendência a uma diferença entre os grupos 1 e 2 (p= 0,14). Houve tendência a uma diferença entre os grupos 1 e 2 (p= 0,1) no que diz respeito a histologia da glândula implantada. O índice de hipofunção do auto implante, em 1 ano, foi de 21,27% no critério do nível de PTH para indivíduos normais e de 72,9% segundo as recomendações do KDOIQ. As complicações e óbitos por causa cardiovascular não diferiram entre os grupos. CONCLUSÃO: a frequência de hipofunção do implante imediato de paratireóide foi de 21,27% e de 72,9% segundo as recomendações do KDOQ e não houve a identificação de fatores preditivos para sua hipofunção. / The secondary hyperparathyroidism (HPT) is a complication of chronic kidney disease. A total parathyroidectomy with autograft provides good results in treatment, but some patients do not develop adequate levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH) after operation. The objectives of study were to analyze factors that could interfere with the function of the parathyroid gland autograft and measure the rate of hypofunction according several criteria. Patients and Methods: a prospective observational study were analyzed age, sex, weight, height and ethnicity. The cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD), duration of CKD prior to parathyroidectomy, duration of dialysis, previous aluminum intoxication and time of diagnosis of HPT. The biochemical data studied : preoperative levels of phosphorus, total calcium, ionized calcium, PTH and alkaline phosphatase and 6 months and 1 year postoperatively. Recorded the amount of calcium (gluconate and carbonate) and calcitriol offered postoperative being held during the first week, the first, third, sixth month postoperatively. Histology of the implanted gland was analyzed. Patients were divided according to the recommended levels of PTH for normal individuals and in accordance with the recommendations of the National Foundation Kidney the United States of America (K / DOQI) in hypofunction groups (group 1) and functional (group 2). Results: Between July 2007 and December 2008, 48 patients (18 men and 30 women) underwent total parathyroidectomy with immediate autograft. The mean age was 44.7 years (SE: 12.6), the duration of dialysis was 9.6 years (SE: 5.1), the average time of diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism 2.6 years (EP: 2). The main cause of chronic renal disease was hypertension in 16 patients (33.3%) followed by unknown cause in 12 (25%), FSGS in 5 (10.4%), diabetes mellitus in 4 (8.3%.). The number of implanted fragments, there was a trend to a difference between groups 1 and 2 (p = 0.14). There was a trend to a difference between groups 1 and 2 (p = 0.1) as regards the histology of the gland implanted. The rate of self hypofunction implant at 1 year was 21.27% at the discretion of the PTH level in normal individuals and 72.9% according to the recommendations of KDOIQ. Complications and deaths from cardiovascular causes did not differ between groups. CONCLUSION: The rate of hypofunction of the parathyroid immediate implant was 21.27% and 72.9% according to the recommendations of KDOIQ and there was no identification of predictive factors for its hypofunction.

<p>Primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT), characterized by elevated serum levels of calcium and parathyroid hormone (PTH), is associated with a number of metabolic derangements causing secondary manifestations. These include osteoporosis and increased risk of fractures, but also risk factors for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. These risk factors include impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), dyslipidemia, increased body mass index and hypertension. While the skeletal abnormalities are mainly due to elevated PTH, the latter disturbances are still unexplained. Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), IGT, dyslipidemia and hypertension are all included in the metabolic syndrome, also associated with morbidity and mortality in cardiovascular diseases.</p><p>In this thesis, decreased bone mineral density (BMD) and variables of the metabolic syndrome are explored in patients with mild and normocalcemic pHPT before and after parathyroidectomy. To further investigate the relationship between insulin sensitivity and calcium, a community-based cohort was investigated.</p><p>In two different patient cohorts of pHPT, lipoprotein alterations with decreased levels of HDL-cholesterol and elevated triglycerides were found in association with a high frequency of IGT, NIDDM and decreased insulin sensitivity. Parathyroidectomy had effects on the dyslipidemia and in part on the glucose metabolism. The disturbed glucose metabolism in pHPT was substantiated by results from the general population by a negative association between insulin sensitivity, measured by hyperinsulinemic clamp, and serum calcium.</p><p>In conclusion, normocalcemic, mild and overt pHPT are associated with a range of risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, development of NIDDM and decreased BMD in cortical as well as trabecular bone. These findings explain, at least in part, the elevated morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular disease as well as fractures, reported in pHPT patients. Moreover, in the general population, serum calcium is associated with decreased insulin sensitivity. Parathyroidectomy has positive effects on several, but not all, of the investigated metabolic parameters.</p>

Primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT), characterized by elevated serum levels of calcium and parathyroid hormone (PTH), is associated with a number of metabolic derangements causing secondary manifestations. These include osteoporosis and increased risk of fractures, but also risk factors for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. These risk factors include impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), dyslipidemia, increased body mass index and hypertension. While the skeletal abnormalities are mainly due to elevated PTH, the latter disturbances are still unexplained. Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), IGT, dyslipidemia and hypertension are all included in the metabolic syndrome, also associated with morbidity and mortality in cardiovascular diseases. In this thesis, decreased bone mineral density (BMD) and variables of the metabolic syndrome are explored in patients with mild and normocalcemic pHPT before and after parathyroidectomy. To further investigate the relationship between insulin sensitivity and calcium, a community-based cohort was investigated. In two different patient cohorts of pHPT, lipoprotein alterations with decreased levels of HDL-cholesterol and elevated triglycerides were found in association with a high frequency of IGT, NIDDM and decreased insulin sensitivity. Parathyroidectomy had effects on the dyslipidemia and in part on the glucose metabolism. The disturbed glucose metabolism in pHPT was substantiated by results from the general population by a negative association between insulin sensitivity, measured by hyperinsulinemic clamp, and serum calcium. In conclusion, normocalcemic, mild and overt pHPT are associated with a range of risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, development of NIDDM and decreased BMD in cortical as well as trabecular bone. These findings explain, at least in part, the elevated morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular disease as well as fractures, reported in pHPT patients. Moreover, in the general population, serum calcium is associated with decreased insulin sensitivity. Parathyroidectomy has positive effects on several, but not all, of the investigated metabolic parameters.

O hiperparatireoidismo (HPT) secundário é uma complicação da doença renal crônica. A paratireoidectomia total com autoimplante proporciona bons resultados no seu tratamento, mas alguns doentes não desenvolvem níveis adequados de hormônio da paratireóide (PTH) após a operação. Os objetivos, do presente estudo, foram analisar fatores que poderiam interferir no funcionamento do autoimplante de glândula paratireóide e quantificar a taxa de hipofunção segundo alguns critérios. Casuística e Métodos: em um estudo prospectivo e observacional, foram analisados a idade, sexo, peso, altura e a etnia. A causa da doença renal crônica (DRC), tempo de DRC antes da paratireoidectomia, tempo de diálise, antecedente de intoxicação por alumínio e tempo de diagnóstico do HPT. Os dados bioquímicos estudados foram os níveis pré-operatórios de fósforo, cálcio total, cálcio iônico, PTH e fosfatase alcalina e aos 6 meses e 1 ano de pós-operatório. Registrada a quantidade de cálcio (gluconato e carbonato) e calcitriol ofertada no pós-operatório sendo realizada durante a primeira semana, no primeiro, terceiro sexto mês de pós-operatório. A histologia da glândula implantada foi analisada. Os pacientes foram divididos, segundo os níveis preconizados de PTH para indivíduos normais e segundo as recomendações da Fundação Nacional do Rim dos Estados Unidos da América (K/DOQI), em grupos hipofuncionante (grupo 1) e funcionante ( grupo 2). Resultados: Entre julho de 2007 e dezembro de 2008, 48 pacientes (18 homens e 30 mulheres) foram submetidos à paratireoidectomia total com autoimplante imediato. A média de idade dos indivíduos foi 44,7 anos (EP: 12,6), a do tempo de diálise foi 9,6 anos (EP: 5,1), a média do tempo de diagnóstico do hiperparatireoidismo de 2,6 anos (EP: 2). A principal causa da doença renal crônica foi a hipertensão arterial em 16 indivíduos (33,3%) seguida de causa indefinida em 12 (25%), GESF em 5 (10,4%), diabetes mellitus em 4 (8,3%). Com relação ao número de fragmentos implantados, houve tendência a uma diferença entre os grupos 1 e 2 (p= 0,14). Houve tendência a uma diferença entre os grupos 1 e 2 (p= 0,1) no que diz respeito a histologia da glândula implantada. O índice de hipofunção do auto implante, em 1 ano, foi de 21,27% no critério do nível de PTH para indivíduos normais e de 72,9% segundo as recomendações do KDOIQ. As complicações e óbitos por causa cardiovascular não diferiram entre os grupos. CONCLUSÃO: a frequência de hipofunção do implante imediato de paratireóide foi de 21,27% e de 72,9% segundo as recomendações do KDOQ e não houve a identificação de fatores preditivos para sua hipofunção. / The secondary hyperparathyroidism (HPT) is a complication of chronic kidney disease. A total parathyroidectomy with autograft provides good results in treatment, but some patients do not develop adequate levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH) after operation. The objectives of study were to analyze factors that could interfere with the function of the parathyroid gland autograft and measure the rate of hypofunction according several criteria. Patients and Methods: a prospective observational study were analyzed age, sex, weight, height and ethnicity. The cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD), duration of CKD prior to parathyroidectomy, duration of dialysis, previous aluminum intoxication and time of diagnosis of HPT. The biochemical data studied : preoperative levels of phosphorus, total calcium, ionized calcium, PTH and alkaline phosphatase and 6 months and 1 year postoperatively. Recorded the amount of calcium (gluconate and carbonate) and calcitriol offered postoperative being held during the first week, the first, third, sixth month postoperatively. Histology of the implanted gland was analyzed. Patients were divided according to the recommended levels of PTH for normal individuals and in accordance with the recommendations of the National Foundation Kidney the United States of America (K / DOQI) in hypofunction groups (group 1) and functional (group 2). Results: Between July 2007 and December 2008, 48 patients (18 men and 30 women) underwent total parathyroidectomy with immediate autograft. The mean age was 44.7 years (SE: 12.6), the duration of dialysis was 9.6 years (SE: 5.1), the average time of diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism 2.6 years (EP: 2). The main cause of chronic renal disease was hypertension in 16 patients (33.3%) followed by unknown cause in 12 (25%), FSGS in 5 (10.4%), diabetes mellitus in 4 (8.3%.). The number of implanted fragments, there was a trend to a difference between groups 1 and 2 (p = 0.14). There was a trend to a difference between groups 1 and 2 (p = 0.1) as regards the histology of the gland implanted. The rate of self hypofunction implant at 1 year was 21.27% at the discretion of the PTH level in normal individuals and 72.9% according to the recommendations of KDOIQ. Complications and deaths from cardiovascular causes did not differ between groups. CONCLUSION: The rate of hypofunction of the parathyroid immediate implant was 21.27% and 72.9% according to the recommendations of KDOIQ and there was no identification of predictive factors for its hypofunction.

As doenças renais crônicas (DRC) evoluem com distúrbios na homeostase do cálcio e do fósforo, diminuição na produção de vitamina D e aumento na secreção de PTH. Osteodistrofia renal (OR) é o termo usado para definir as alterações ósseas dos pacientes com DRC e classifica-se em doença de alta remodelação representada pela osteíte fibrosa (OF) e doença mista (DM); e de baixa remodelação representada pela osteomalácia (OM) e pela doença adinâmica (DOA). Pacientes com DRC apresentam elevada incidência de fraturas e recentemente demonstrou-se que a hiperfosfatemia leva a diminuição do volume ósseo. Estudamos o efeito isolado do fósforo no tecido ósseo de animais com insuficiência renal mantidos com infusão fixa de PTH variando o conteúdo de fósforo na dieta. Cinqüenta e cinco ratos Wistar foram submetidos à paratireoidectomia (PTX) e nefrectomia (Nx) com reposição de PTH em diferentes concentrações ou foram sham operados e recebiam infusão de veículo. Todos os animais receberam a mesma dieta variando apenas a concentração de P (pobre em P (pP): 0,2% e rico em P (rP):1,2%). Dividimos os grupos em: Sham (N=8); Sham-pP (N=8); Sham-rP (N=7); NxPTHn-pP (N=8); NxPTHn-rP (N=8); NxPTHe-pP (N=9); NxPTHe-rP (N=7). Após 2 meses, realizamos análises bioquímicas e histomorfometria do fêmur proximal. Os animais que ingeriram dieta rica em fósforo apresentaram hiperfosfatemia assim como menor valor de cálcio sérico. A reposição de PTH foi efetiva e proporcional às concentrações infundidas. A histomorfometria óssea mostrou que os ratos que ingeriram dieta rica em fósforo independente da uremia tinham diminuição do volume ósseo (BV/TV), e que este efeito foi amenizado pela reposição do PTH em concentrações elevadas. Nossos resultados demonstram que o fósforo é deletério para o tecido ósseo e que na uremia são necessários níveis mais elevados de PTH para manter a integridade óssea. / Chronic kidney disease (CKD) involves disturbances in calcium and phosphorus metabolism, reduced vitamin D production and increased parathormone (PTH) secretion. Renal osteodistrophy (RO) is a term used to define bone disease complications of patients with CKD, and is classified in high turnover disease represented by osteitis fibrosa (OF) and mixed bone disease; and low turnover disease represented by osteomalacia (OM) and adynamic bone disease (ABD). It is already known that patients with CKD have high incidence of bone fractures, and it has been demonstrated that hyperphosphatemia results in to decreased trabecular bone volume (BV/TV). We evaluated the effect of phosphorus (P) in rats? bone tissue submitted to experimental uremia that received continuous infusion of 1-34 rat PTH in physiologic or five times the normal values. Fifty five Wistar rats were submitted to parathyroidectomy (PTX), nephrectomy (Nx) and received PTH in different concentrations or some were PTX and NX controls (Sham) that received only vehicle. Rats received identical diets, excepted for the P content which was different according to the group [Low P (LP): 0,2% and high P (HP): 1,2%]. Groups were divided as follow: Sham (N=8), Sham LP (N=8), Sham-HP (N=7), NxPTHn-LP (N=8), NxPTHn-HP (N=8), NxPTHh-LP (N=9), NxPTHh-HP (N=7). After two months, animals were sacrificed and biochemical and bone histomorphometry were performed. Rats who received high P diet developed hyperphosphatemia and hypocalcemia. PTH replacement was effective and in accordance with infusion concentration. Bone histomorphometric analysis showed that HP rats presented low trabecular bone volume (BV/TV) independently of the uremia. BV/TV decreased slightly in the group where PTH continuous infusion was five times the physiologic values. Our results demonstrated that P has a deleterious action on bone tissue and in uremia it is necessary high levels of PTH to maintain bone integrity.

INTRODUÇÃO: A criopreservação de tecido paratireóideo é empregada no tratamento cirúrgico do hiperparatireoidismo secundário nos pacientes com doença renal crônica. Entre a captação do tecido e a criopreservação, realizada em laboratório especializado, o tecido é preservado em solução para cultura de células a 4°C (solução para transporte). Não há dados que demonstrem por quanto tempo o tecido paratireóideo humano pode permanecer viável nesta solução, antes de ser criopreservado. Este estudo objetiva avaliar o período de tempo que o tecido da glândula paratireóide hiperplásica de humanos pode permanecer na solução para transporte, sem apresentar danos ultra-estruturais. MÉTODOS: Estudo prospectivo que incluiu 11 pacientes submetidos a paratireoidectomia total com autoimplante heterotópico e criopreservação de fragmentos de tecido paratireóideo. Parte do tecido destinado para exame anatomopatológico foi selecionado para preservação em solução para transporte. Foram definidos 5 períodos relacionados ao tempo de permanência dos fragmentos de paratireóide na solução para transporte. No tempo 1, o material foi fixado a fresco, sem contato com a solução para transporte, este tempo serviu para controle. No tempo 2, os fragmentos de tecido permaneceram imersos na solução para transporte por 2 horas, no tempo 3, este período foi de 6 horas, e os tempos 4 e 5, corresponderam a preservação dos fragmento de paratireóide na solução para transporte por 12 e 24 horas respectivamente. Ao final de cada período os fragmentos foram removidos da solução de transporte e fixados com glutaraldeído a 2%, seguido por preparo do material para cortes ultrafinos. A análise por microscopia eletrônica avaliou a adesão celular e a integridade das membranas plasmáticas, dos núcleos e das mitocôndrias, além da presença de edema celular e de vacúolos. RESULTADOS: Dos 11 casos estudados, 10 apresentaram achados ultraestruturais compatíveis com a normalidade nos fragmentos de tecido que permaneceram na solução para transporte por até 12 horas. Em apenas um destes casos, houve preservação das características morfológicas do tecido por 24 horas, na solução para transporte. Em um caso os achados caracterizaram sinais de dano celular irreversível em todos os períodos, inclusive no tempo inicial, em que o tecido foi fixado a fresco, sem contato com a solução para transporte. As alterações das mitocôndrias representaram os danos ultra-estruturais mais constantes nos casos estudados. CONCLUSÃO: A análise da ultra-estrutura do tecido da glândula paratireoide hiperplásica de humanos permite concluir que ocorre manutenção adequada da integridade estrutural do tecido que permanece na solução com meio de cultura de células a 4°C.até cerca de 12 horas após sua retirada do organismo, na maioria dos casos. / BACKGROUND: The cryopreservation of parathyroid tissue is employed in the surgical treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with chronic kidney disease. During the period between surgical resection and cryopreservation of tissue, which requires a specialized laboratory, the tissue is stored in a cell culture solution, at 4 °C (solution for transport from the operating room to the laboratory). There is no data showing for how long the human parathyroid tissue can remain viable in this solution, before being cryopreserved. The present study evaluates the time that the tissue of human hyperplastic parathyroid gland could remain in solution for transportation, without showing ultrastructural damages. METHODS: This prospective study included 11 patients, who underwent total parathyroidectomy with heterotopic autotransplantation and cryopreservation of parathyroid tissue fragments. Part of the tissue intended for pathological examination was selected for storage at solution for transportation. Five periods were defined, related to the storage time of parathyroid fragments at solution for transportation. At time 1, the material was fixed at the time of surgical resection, without contact with the solution for transport, this time was used as control. At time 2, the fragments of tissue remained stored at the solution for transportation for 2 hours, at time 3, this period was 6 hours, and Times 4 and 5, corresponded to the parathyroid fragments stored in the transport solution for 12 and 24 hours, respectively. At the end of each period the fragments were removed from the transport solution and fixed with 2% glutaraldehyde, followed by preparation of material for ultrathin sections. The analysis by electron microscopy was used to evaluate cell adhesion and integrity of plasma membranes, nuclei and mitochondria, and the presence of edema and cell vacuoles. RESULTS: Of the 11 cases studied, 10 showed ultrastructural findings consistent with the normal tissue fragments that remained in the solution to transport up to 12 hours. In only one of these cases, there was preservation of the morphological characteristics of the tissue for 24 hours, at the solution for transportation. In one case, there were findings of marked signs of irreversible cell damage in all periods, including the initial time in which the tissue was fixed at the time of surgical resection, without contact with the solution for transportation. Changes of mitochondria represented the ultrastructural damage more constant in the cases studied. CONCLUSION: The analysis of the ultrastructure of human hyperplastic parathyroid gland tissue shows that, in most cases, ultrastructural integrity is properly maintained in fragments stored up to 12 hours in a solution of cell culture, at 4° C.

INTRODUÇÃO: Hiperparatireoidismo primário (HPT) é uma doença endócrina relativamente comum, caracterizada por hipercalcemia associada a concentrações de PTH elevadas ou inapropriadamente normais. A maioria dos pacientes (90%-95%) apresenta a forma esporádica da doença, enquanto a forma familiar pode ocorrer associada à neoplasia endócrina múltipla tipo 1 (NEM1) e tipo 2, HPT-tumor de mandíbula, HPT neonatal severo e HPT isolada familiar. HPT associado com NEM1 (HPT/NEM1) difere da forma esporádica em vários aspectos, entre eles: acometimento multiglandular das paratireóides (hiperplasia x adenoma); início da doença mais precoce (20 x 40 anos); afeta homens e mulheres em proporção semelhante (1:1), em contraste a 1:3 no HPT esporádico; diferentes tratamentos cirúrgicos (paratireoidectomia total ou subtotal x adenomectomia); maior taxa de recorrência após paratireoidectomia (PTx); e tende a ser menos agressivo que o HPT esporádico. No HPT esporádico, o perfil da perda mineral óssea e o impacto do tratamento cirúrgico na densidade mineral óssea (DMO) estão bem definidos. Por outro lado, dados sobre perda óssea no HPT/NEM1 e sua potencial recuperação após PTx são escassamente relatados. O objetivo deste estudo é avaliar o perfil densitométrico e o impacto do tratamento cirúrgico na DMO em pacientes com HPT/NEM1. MÉTODOS: Neste estudo, avaliamos inicialmente 36 pacientes (18 homens e 18 mulheres) com diagnóstico de HPT/NEM1 (média de idade ao diagnóstico de HPT de 38,99 ± 14.46 anos, 20-74 anos). Estes pacientes pertenciam a oito famílias não relacionadas previamente caracterizadas clinicamente e portadoras de mutações germinativas MEN1. Avaliamos a DMO no terço proximal do rádio distal (1/3 RD), fêmur (colo do fêmur e fêmur total) e coluna lombar (L1-L4) destes 36 pacientes. A DMO foi medida pela densitometria óssea de dupla emissão com fonte de raios X (DXA) e os valores expressos em índice T, índice Z e em valores absolutos (g/cm2). Após esta avaliação da DMO, vinte e quatro pacientes foram submetidos à paratireoidectomia total seguida por auto-implante em antebraço não dominante. Em um grupo selecionado de 16 pacientes foi avaliada a densidade mineral óssea antes e após (período médio de 15 meses) o tratamento cirúrgico. RESULTADOS: Desmineralização óssea (osteoporose/osteopenia) foi observada no 1/3 RD (28/34, 79,4%); colo do fêmur (26/36, 72,7%) e na coluna lombar (25/36, 69,4%). Osteopenia foi principalmente observada no colo do fêmur (19/36, 52,8%), seguida pelo 1/3 RD (14/34, 41,2%) e coluna lombar (11/36, 30,5%). Osteoporose foi observada principalmente na coluna lombar (14/36, 38,9%) e 1/3 RD (14/34, 41,2%); enquanto no colo do fêmur (7/36, 19,4%) a prevalência foi menor . Valores médios de índice T estavam severamente reduzidos no 1/3 RD (- 2,46±1,436 DP), seguido pela coluna lombar (-2,05±1,539 DP). O colo do fêmur foi o menos afetado (-1,60±1,138 DP). Nos 16 pacientes submetidos ao tratamento cirúrgico, no período médio de 15 meses após PTx, a DMO (g/cm2) aumentou significativamente na coluna lombar de 0,843 para 0,909 g/cm2 (+ 8,4%; p=0,001). A DMO (g/cm2) no colo do fêmur também aumentou significativamente de 0,745 para 0,798 g/cm2 (+ 7,7%; p=0.0001). No 1/3 RD não houve modificação estatisticamente significante da DMO (0,627 ± 0,089 para 0,622 ± 0,075; p=0,76). CONCLUSÃO: Nossos dados demonstraram que o rádio distal é o sítio ósseo preferencial para desmineralização óssea e que a coluna lombar pode não estar relativamente protegida na HPT/MEN1, como descrito no HPT esporádico. Um aumento significante foi observado na coluna lombar e no colo do fêmur em pacientes com HPT/NEM1, em um período médio de 15 meses após paratireoidectomia; enquanto no terço proximal do radio distal, não houve melhora significativa durante este estudo / INTRODUTION: Primary hyperparathyroidism (HPT) is a relatively common endocrine disorder, which is characterized by hypercalcemia and elevated or inappropriately normal levels of PTH. Most patients (90-95%) present with the sporadic form of the disease, whereas familial cases may occur associated with multiple endocrine neoplasias type 1 (MEN1) and type 2, jaw tumours, as well as severe neonatal form and familial isolated HPT. HPT associated with MEN1 (HPT/MEN1) differs from sporadic primary HPT (s- HPT) in the following aspects: it presents as a multiglandular parathyroid neoplasia (hyperplasia vs adenoma); it has an earlier disease onset (20 vs. 40 years of age); there is a sex ratio of 1:1 in contrast to the 1:3 ratio for s- HPT; different surgical treatment (total or subtotal parathyroidectomy x adenomectomy); there are higher recurrence rates after a parathyroidectomy (PTx); and it frequently tends to be less aggressive than s-HPT. In s-HPT, the bone loss profile and the impact of parathyroid surgery are well defined. In contrast, data on bone losses in HPT/MEN1 and the potential bone recovery after PTx have been scarcely reported. The aim of this study is to evaluate the bone mineral status and the impact of surgical treatment on bone mineral density (BMD) in HPT/MEN1 patients. METHODS: We studied 36 cases (18 males and 18 females) diagnosed with HPT/MEN1 (average age at the HPT diagnosis of 38.9 ± 14.46 years; range, 20-74 years). These patients belonged to eight unrelated MEN1 families previously clinically characterized and harboring germline MEN1 mutations. We have assessed the values of BMD in the proximal one third distal radius (1/3 distal radius), femoral (femoral neck and total) and lumbar spine (L1-L4) of these 36 HPT/MEN1 cases. BMD values were measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and the values expressed in T, Z-score and in absolute values. After BMD analyses, twenty four out of them were submitted to total parathyroidectomy followed by autoimplant in the non-dominant forearm. BMD measurements were evaluated before and in a mean period of 15 months after surgery, in a subset of 16 patients. RESULTS: Bone demineralization (osteoporosis/osteopenia) was seen at the proximal third of distal radius (28/34, 79.4%); femoral neck (26/36, 72.7%) and in the lumbar spine (25/36, 69.4%). Osteopenia was mostly found in femoral neck (19/36, 52.8%), whereas 1/3 distal radius (14/34, 41.2%) and lumbar spine (11/36, 30.5%) were also represented. Osteoporosis was mostly marked at lumbar spine (14/36, 38.9%) and 1/3 DR (14/34, 41.2%), but femoral neck (7/36, 19.4%) was also affected. Mean T score values at the 1/3 DR were severely reduced (-2.46±1.436 SD), followed by lumbar spine (-2.05 ± 1.539 SD). The femoral neck was the least affected site (-1. 60 ± 1.138 SD). In the 16 cases submitted to surgical treatment, in a mean period of 15 months after PTX, BMD (g/cm2) significantly increased at the lumbar spine from 0.843 to 0.909 g/cm2 (+ 8.4%; p=0.001). Femoral neck BMD (g/cm2) also increased significantly from 0.745 to 0.798 g/cm2 (+ 7.7%; p=0.0001). In the proximal one third of distal radius, BMD (g/cm2) remained unchanged (baseline, 0.627 ± 0.089 to 0.622 ± 0.075; p=0.76). CONCLUSION: Our data confirmed distal radius as the preferential site of bone demineralization and that lumbar spine may not be relatively protected in HPT/MEN1, as related in the s-HPT. A significant increase in the BMD has been verified in the lumbar spine and femoral neck BMD in 16 patients with HPT/MEN1, in a mean period of 15 months after parathyroidectomy. However, the proximal one third of distal radius BMD did not present significant improvement during this study