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ArticleCureus2025

Severe Hypocalcemia Leading to Trousseau's Sign.

Tanique A Burke, Cesar M Almanza, Logan C Hager, Damian Casadesus

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Tanique A BurkeInternal Medicine, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, USA.
Cesar M AlmanzaInternal Medicine, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, USA.
Logan C HagerInternal Medicine, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, USA.
Damian CasadesusInternal Medicine, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Hypocalcemia is a common complication post-total thyroidectomy. This case report of a young woman with a rare finding on a physical examination highlights the need for patient education, routine laboratory work, and follow-up post-total thyroidectomy. Hypocalcemia is an electrolyte abnormality with numerous causes including chronic kidney disease, vitamin D deficiency, rhabdomyolysis, medications, and hyperventilation. In this report, we discuss the complications and management of hypocalcemia associated with total thyroidectomy. Significant complications include the lifelong need for T4, hypocalcemia, and recurrent and superior laryngeal nerve injuries. The study concludes with the importance of careful primary care follow-ups, medication adherence, and education in postoperative management.

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chvostek signcomplications post-thyroidectomyhypocalcemiathyroidectomytransaminitistrousseu's sign

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PMID40225429
PMCPMC11986273

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