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Chertok Shacham E, Maman N, Lazareva T, Masalha R, Mahagna L, Sela G, Ishay A. Normocalcemic primary hyperparathyroidism is an early stage of primary hyperparathyroidism according to fibroblast growth factor 23 level. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1152464. [PMID: 37065752 PMCID: PMC10098304 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1152464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 04/01/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Normocalcemic primary hyperparathyroidism is a variant of primary hyperparathyroidism with consistently normal albumin-adjusted or free-ionized calcium levels. It may be an early stage of classic primary hyperparathyroidism or could represent primary kidney or bone disorder characterized by permanent elevation of PTH level. AIM OF THE STUDY The study aims to compare the FGF-23 levels in patients with PHPT, NPHPT, and normal calcium and PTH levels. METHODS Our study included patients who were referred to the endocrinology clinic with a presumptive diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism, an isolated increased level of PTH, or reduced bone densitometry. For each patient, we performed blood analysis of FGF-23, calcium, phosphate, vitamin D [25(OH)D3], estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), bone turnover markers, and urine analysis for calcium/creatinine ratio. RESULTS Our study included 105 patients. Thirty patients with hypercalcemic hyperparathyroidism (HPHPT group), thirty patients with elevated PTH and normal calcium levels (NPHPT group), and 45 patients with normal calcium and PTH levels in the control group. FGF 23 level was 59.5± 23 pg/ml in the NPHPT group, 77 ± 33 pg/ml in the HPHPT group, and 49.7 ± 21.7 pg/ml in the control group (p=0.012). The phosphate level was lowest in the HPHPT group: 2.9 ± 0.6 vs 3.5 ± 0.44 in the NPHPT and 3.8 ± 0.5 in the control groups (p=0.001). No differences were found in eGFR, 25(OH)D3, C-terminal telopeptide type I collagen (CTX) and procollagen type 1 N-terminal propeptide (P1NP) levels, and bone densitometry scores between the three study groups. CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that NPHPT is an early stage of PHPT. Further studies are needed to determine the role of FGF-23 and its usefulness in NPHPT.
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Affiliation(s)
- Elena Chertok Shacham
- Endocrinology Unit, Haemek Medical Center, Afula, Israel
- *Correspondence: Elena Chertok Shacham,
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- Statistical Department, Haemek Medical Center, Afula, Israel
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- Internal Medicine Department A, Haemek Medical Center, Afula, Israel
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- Laboratory Medicine Department, Haemek Medical Center, Afula, Israel
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- Laboratory Medicine Department, Haemek Medical Center, Afula, Israel
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- Endocrinology Unit, Haemek Medical Center, Afula, Israel
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- Endocrinology Unit, Haemek Medical Center, Afula, Israel
- Faculty of Medicine, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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Fořtová M, Hanousková L, Valkus M, Čepová J, Průša R, Kotaška K. Perioperative changes of FGF23 in patients undergoing surgery for primary hyperparathyroidism. Endocr Connect 2022; 11:EC-21-0430.R1. [PMID: 34860179 PMCID: PMC8859952 DOI: 10.1530/ec-21-0430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) is a key regulator of urine phosphate excretion. The aim of the study was to investigate the perioperative (intraoperative and postoperative) changes of plasma intact and C-terminal FGF23 (iFGF23, cFGF23) concentrations in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) submitted to surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study involved 38 adult patients with pHPT caused by adenoma. Parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels were investigated intraoperatively (just before the incision and 10 min after adenoma excision). cFGF23, iFGF23, phosphate, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), and procollagen type 1 N-terminal propetide (P1NP) were measured intraoperatively and postoperatively (next day after the surgery). RESULTS PTH levels decreased intraoperatively (13.10 pmol/L vs 4.17 pmol/L, P< 0.0001). FGF23 levels measured intraoperatively were at the upper level of reference interval. cFGF23 decreased postoperatively compared with the values measured just before the incision (cFGF23: 89.17 RU/mL vs 22.23 RU/mL, P< 0.0001). iFGF23 decreased as well, but the postoperative values were low. Postoperative inorganic phosphate values increased (1.03 mmol/L vs 0.8 mmol/L, P= 0.0025). We proved significant negative correlation of perioperative FGF23 with inorganic phosphate (cFGF23: Spearman's r = -0.253, P= 0.0065; iFGF23: Spearman's r = -0.245, P= 0.0085). We also found that FGF23 values just before incision correlated with eGFR (cystatin C) (cFGF23: Spearman's r = -0.499, P= 0.0014; iFGF23: Spearman's r = -0.413, P= 0.01). CONCLUSION Intraoperative iFGF23 and cFGF23 did not change despite PTH decreased significantly. cFGF23 and iFGF23 significantly decreased 1 day after parathyroidectomy and are associated with increase of inorganic phosphate in pHPT patients. cFGF23 and iFGF23 just before incision correlated with eGFR (cystatin C). Similar results found in both iFGF23 and cFGF23 suggest that each could substitute the other.
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- Magdaléna Fořtová
- Department of Medical Chemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, Charles University, Second Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Medical Chemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, Charles University, Second Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Medical Chemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, Charles University, Second Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Medical Chemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, Charles University, Second Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Medical Chemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, Charles University, Second Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Medical Chemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, Charles University, Second Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
- Correspondence should be addressed to K Kotaška:
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Castellano E, Attanasio R, Boriano A, Pellegrino M, Borretta G. Serum Phosphate: A Neglected Test in the Clinical Management of Primary Hyperparathyroidism. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2022; 107:e612-e618. [PMID: 34519347 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgab676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although the inverse correlation between serum PTH and phosphate (P) levels in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is well known, the relationship between P levels and the clinical picture of the disease has not been well investigated. This was thus the aim of this paper. PATIENTS A total of 472 consecutive patients with PHPT attending our center were retrospectively evaluated at diagnosis. RESULTS P levels lower than 2.5 mg/dL (HypoP) were found in 198/472 patients (41.9%). HypoP was mild (2-2.5 mg/dL), moderate (1-1.9 mg/dL), and severe (<1 mg/dL) in 168 (84.9%), 30 (15.1%), and 0 cases, respectively. P levels were lower in males than females. Patients with more severe bone density impairment at the radial (but not the vertebral or femoral) site had P levels significantly lower than other patients. PHPT severity was worse in HypoP patients, both clinically (higher prevalence of renal stones, but not of osteoporosis) and biochemically (higher serum calcium and PTH levels). All patients in the moderate HypoP group were either symptomatic or asymptomatic reaching surgical indication according to the latest guidelines. CONCLUSIONS We observed a relationship between P levels and biochemical and clinical features of PHPT severity. In asymptomatic PHPT patients, even moderate HypoP is predictive of surgical indication, regardless of age and hypercalcemia severity.
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- Elena Castellano
- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Santa Croce and Carle Hospital, 12100, Cuneo, Italy
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- IRCCS Orthopedic Institute Galeazzi, Endocrinology Service, 20161, Milan, Italy
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- Medical Physics Department, Santa Croce and Carle Hospital, 12100, Cuneo, Italy
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Santa Croce and Carle Hospital, 12100, Cuneo, Italy
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Santa Croce and Carle Hospital, 12100, Cuneo, Italy
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Zavatta G, Altieri P, Vandi G, Vicennati V, Pagotto U, Vescini F. Phosphate Metabolism and Pathophysiology in Parathyroid Disorders and Endocrine Tumors. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms222312975. [PMID: 34884774 PMCID: PMC8657508 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222312975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Revised: 11/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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The advent of new insights into phosphate metabolism must urge the endocrinologist to rethink the pathophysiology of widespread disorders, such as primary hyperparathyroidism, and also of rarer endocrine metabolic bone diseases, such as hypoparathyroidism and tumor-induced hypophosphatemia. These rare diseases of mineral metabolism have been and will be a precious source of new information about phosphate and other minerals in the coming years. The parathyroid glands, the kidneys, and the intestine are the main organs affecting phosphate levels in the blood and urine. Parathyroid disorders, renal tubule defects, or phosphatonin-producing tumors might be unveiled from alterations of such a simple and inexpensive mineral as serum phosphate. This review will present all these disorders from a ‘phosphate perspective’.
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- Guido Zavatta
- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes Prevention and Care, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Via Massarenti 9, 40138 Bologna, Italy; (G.Z.); (P.A.); (G.V.); (V.V.); (U.P.)
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes Prevention and Care, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Via Massarenti 9, 40138 Bologna, Italy; (G.Z.); (P.A.); (G.V.); (V.V.); (U.P.)
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes Prevention and Care, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Via Massarenti 9, 40138 Bologna, Italy; (G.Z.); (P.A.); (G.V.); (V.V.); (U.P.)
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes Prevention and Care, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Via Massarenti 9, 40138 Bologna, Italy; (G.Z.); (P.A.); (G.V.); (V.V.); (U.P.)
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes Prevention and Care, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Via Massarenti 9, 40138 Bologna, Italy; (G.Z.); (P.A.); (G.V.); (V.V.); (U.P.)
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Unit, University Hospital Udine, 33100 Udine, Italy
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Assessment of Clinical Utility of Assaying FGF-23, Klotho Protein, Osteocalcin, NTX, and Sclerostin in Patients with Primary Hyperparathyroidism. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10143089. [PMID: 34300255 PMCID: PMC8303928 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10143089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2021] [Revised: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 07/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study was to assess the clinical usefulness of assaying the fibroblast growth factor (FGF-23), Klotho, osteocalcin, N-terminal telopeptide of type I collagen (NTX), and sclerostin levels in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) as markers of bone damage as well as for surgical treatment success. Seventeen patients with hypercalcemic PHPT and normal kidney function were studied. In all patients, PTH (parathormone), serum calcium, and creatinine were performed before and six months after parathyroidectomy (PTX). The studied group included patients whose PTH and calcium concentrations normalized post-operatively and with confirmed histopathological diagnosis. The control group consisted of nine age-matched healthy volunteers. The PHPT patients had elevated concentrations of FGF-23, osteocalcin, and NTX and reduced levels of sclerostin, as compared to the control group. After PTX, osteocalcin, NTX, and sclerostin levels normalized. The plasma values of FGF-23 decreased significantly, but remained higher than in healthy subjects. Serum Klotho protein levels did not differ significantly in the two groups. These results suggest that osteocalcin and NTX may potentially be considered as markers of PHPT progression. Additionally, serum normalization of osteocalcin, NTX, and sclerostin might be considered as indicators of PTX success. On the other hand, FGF-23 can represent a parameter reflecting the degree of calcium–phosphate imbalance in PHPT patients, but its usefulness in monitoring the effects of PTX requires further research. The clinical utility of assaying Klotho in PHPT remains to be confirmed.
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