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ArticleThe Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism2025

Long-term Nonskeletal Complications in Patients With Thyroid Cancer and Hypoparathyroidism Post Total Thyroidectomy.

Eu Jeong Ku, Jooyoung Lee, Won Sang Yoo, Janghyeon Bae, Eun Kyung Lee, Hwa Young Ahn

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Eu Jeong KuDepartment of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital Healthcare System Gangnam Center, Seoul 06236, Korea.ORCID 0000-0001-5533-4989
Jooyoung LeeDepartment of Applied Statistics, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-3246-5246
Won Sang YooDepartment of Internal Medicine, Dankook University College of Medicine, Cheonan 31116, Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-2314-4184
Janghyeon BaeDepartment of Applied Statistics, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Korea.
Eun Kyung LeeDepartment of Internal Medicine, Center for Thyroid Cancer, National Cancer Center, Goyang 10408, Korea.ORCID 0000-0003-0098-0873
Hwa Young AhnDepartment of Internal Medicine, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul 06973, Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-2737-6759

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Ministry of Science and ICT, Republic of Korea 2022R1C1C1011806National Cancer Center 2210520National Research Foundation of Korea
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Abstract

contextThyroid cancer (TC) is a prevalent endocrine malignancy with rising incidence attributed to advancements in diagnostic technology. Despite its generally favorable prognosis, postsurgical complications, including hypoparathyroidism, can cause long-term health challenges.

objectiveThis study evaluated the risk of nonskeletal complications in patients with TC with hypoparathyroidism (TC with hypoP).

methodsA retrospective cohort study was conducted using the National Health Insurance Service-National Sample Cohort (2002-2019), including patients with TC diagnosed between 2006 and 2019. Participants were categorized into TC with hypoP, TC without hypoparathyroidism (TC without hypoP), and matched controls. Propensity score matching and Cox proportional hazards models evaluated the incidence and risk of nonskeletal complications, including diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular and renal outcomes, and cataracts.

resultsThis study included 430 and 850 patients in the TC with hypoP and TC without hypoP groups, respectively, and their matched controls. The TC with hypoP group showed significantly higher risks of diabetes mellitus (HR 1.31, 95% CI 1.01-1.68), dyslipidemia (HR 1.29, 95% CI 1.06-1.57), urinary stones (HR 1.61, 95% CI 1.00-2.57), and cataracts (HR 1.50, 95% CI 1.15-1.95) than controls (all P < .05). Hypertension risk was higher in the TC with hypoP group vs the TC without hypoP group (HR 1.39, 95% CI 1.00-1.93, P = .048). Women had higher urinary stone risk, while cataract risk increased in patients aged over 50.

conclusionPatients with TC with hypoP are at an increased risk for specific nonskeletal complications, particularly older adults and women. These findings underscore the need for targeted monitoring and management strategies in this population. Further prospective studies are warranted to validate these associations and elucidate the underlying mechanisms.

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HypoparathyroidismPostoperative ComplicationsThyroidectomyThyroid NeoplasmsAdultAgedCase-Control StudiesCataractDiabetes MellitusDyslipidemiasFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansIncidenceMaleMiddle Agedcardiovascular riskcataractdiabetes mellitushypoparathyroidismnonskeletal complicationthyroid cancer

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