Abstract

GUTIERREZ MEDINA, S. et al. Increased bone remodelling as a presentation of Graves' disease. Rev Osteoporos Metab Miner [online]. 2013, vol.5, n.1, pp.36-38. ISSN 2173-2345.  https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/S1889-836X2013000100006.

The adverse effects of hyperthyroidism on bone have been described for years. Thyroid hormones are necessary for growth, maturation, metabolism and bone remodelling. However, untreated thyrotoxicosis causes increased remodelling, osteopenia or osteoporosis and increased fracture risk. Since the introduction of antithyroid drugs and radioiodine, hyperthyroid bone disease is less common. Here we present a rare case of an asymptomatic patient with thyrotoxicosis making its debut as increased bone remodelling.

Keywords : Graves' disease; bone remodelling; alkaline phosphatase; intact parathyroid hormone.

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