Natália Diel Boufleuer, Dimitris V Rados, Tatiana Zambonato, Clara K Maraschin, Beatriz D Schaan
{"title":"Severe Hypercalcemia Caused by Calcium-Alkali Syndrome after 15 Years of Postoperative Hypoparathyroidism in a Patient with Undiagnosed Hyperaldosteronism.","authors":"Natália Diel Boufleuer, Dimitris V Rados, Tatiana Zambonato, Clara K Maraschin, Beatriz D Schaan","doi":"10.1155/2024/3067354","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/3067354","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The triad of hypercalcemia, metabolic alkalosis, and acute kidney injury associated with ingesting high doses of calcium and absorbable bases characterizes the calcium-alkali syndrome. <i>Clinical Case</i>. We report the case of a patient with postthyroidectomy hypoparathyroidism 15 years ago due to differentiated thyroid cancer who presented with severe hypercalcemia. He had adequate control of calcemia for many years on treatment with calcitriol and calcium carbonate and hypertension treated with amlodipine, losartan, and hydrochlorothiazide. After a period of loss to follow-up, he suddenly presents with severe hypercalcemia, metabolic alkalosis, and loss of renal function. Upon hydration and withdrawal of calcitriol and calcium replacements, hypercalcemia resolved. The etiological investigation identified no granulomatous or neoplastic diseases, but an aldosterone-producing adrenal incidentaloma was found. The cause of hypercalcemia in this patient was calcium-alkali syndrome due to calcium carbonate replacement potentiated by hydrochlorothiazide and primary aldosteronism. Six months after the hospitalization and suspension of calcium and vitamin D, the patient returned to hypocalcemia, reinforcing the diagnosis.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Although seldom described, the calcium-alkali syndrome is an expected complication for individuals with postoperative hypoparathyroidism, as they require lifelong calcium and vitamin D supplementation. This case also shows the importance of hydrochlorothiazide use and primary aldosteronism as possible triggers of life-threatening hypercalcemia.</p>","PeriodicalId":9621,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Endocrinology","volume":"2024 ","pages":"3067354"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-02-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10890900/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139971085","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bryan K Ward, Kirsten A Loffell, John P Walsh, Warwick D Howe, Suzanne J Brown, Scott G Wilson
{"title":"Case Presentation: Functional Assessment of a <i>CASR</i> Variant Identified in a Patient with Hypercalcaemia Confirms Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcaemia in the Patient and a Sister Previously Misdiagnosed with Primary Hyperparathyroidism.","authors":"Bryan K Ward, Kirsten A Loffell, John P Walsh, Warwick D Howe, Suzanne J Brown, Scott G Wilson","doi":"10.1155/2024/6652801","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/6652801","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) and familial hypocalciuric hypercalcaemia (FHH) are common causes of hypercalcaemia. Patients are mostly asymptomatic in the case of FHH and often so in the case of PHPT. In addition, biochemical parameters show considerable overlap, making differential diagnosis difficult. Genetic screening for inactivating variants in the calcium-sensing receptor (<i>CASR</i>) gene that are causative of FHH assists with the diagnosis since such variants are not generally associated with PHPT. However, novel <i>CASR</i> variants must undergo functional assessment before they can be definitively assigned a causative role in FHH. <i>Case Presentations</i>. We describe a 73-year-old female (patient A) who presented with mild parathyroid hormone (PTH)-dependent hypercalcaemia and a history of osteoporosis. Family history revealed that her sister (patient B) had presented a decade earlier with symptoms of PHPT including a history of mild hypercalcaemia and multiple renal calculi, prompting parathyroid surgery. However, a subtotal parathyroidectomy did not resolve her hypercalcaemia long term. On this basis, genetic screening was performed on patient A. This identified a heterozygous variant in the <i>CASR</i>, NM_000388.4:c.T101C: p.Leu34Pro (L34P). Functional analysis showed that the L34P variant was unable to produce mature, dimerized receptor and did not respond to Ca<sup>++</sup> ions. Adopting American College of Medical Genetics-based guidelines, the variant was classified as 'Pathogenic (II)'. Patient B was subsequently found to carry the L34P variant heterozygously, confirming a diagnosis of FHH, not PHPT.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study shows the importance of examining patient's family history in providing clues to the diagnosis in isolated cases of hypercalcaemia. In this case, history of a sister's unsuccessful parathyroidectomy prompted genetic screening in a patient who might otherwise have undergone inappropriate parathyroid surgery. Screening detected an inactivating <i>CASR</i> variant, firming up a diagnosis of FHH. These studies reaffirm the requirement for functionally assessing novel <i>CASR</i> variants prior to assigning causality to FHH.</p>","PeriodicalId":9621,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Endocrinology","volume":"2024 ","pages":"6652801"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10858793/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139721772","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Naomi Szwarcbard, Chloe Dawson, Lai-Ming Kathleen Pak, Kathryn L Hackman
{"title":"Hypocalcemia and Hypophosphatemia following Concurrent Denosumab Injection and Ferric Carboxymaltose Infusion in a Patient with Normal Renal Function.","authors":"Naomi Szwarcbard, Chloe Dawson, Lai-Ming Kathleen Pak, Kathryn L Hackman","doi":"10.1155/2024/8910092","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/8910092","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Hypocalcemia following denosumab administration is well described. Hypophosphatemia following an intravenous iron infusion is an increasingly recognized adverse effect. Intravenous iron preparations increase fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) levels. This both stimulates renal phosphate excretion and reduces 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D (1,25(OH)<sub>2</sub>D) levels, resulting in reduced calcium absorption. Both osteoporosis and iron deficiency are common and frequently co-occur. The convenience and efficacy of both denosumab, a subcutaneous injection, and ferric carboxymaltose (Ferinject®), a 15-minute intravenous infusion, both of which can be given in the primary care setting, make these preferred treatment options. However, prescribers are often unaware of potential adverse outcomes, especially when these medications are given in tandem. We present a case of symptomatic hypocalcemia and hypophosphatemia in a 29-year-old woman with myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) and normal renal function, in the setting of concurrent denosumab and ferric carboxymaltose administration for treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis and iron deficiency anemia.</p>","PeriodicalId":9621,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Endocrinology","volume":"2024 ","pages":"8910092"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10853017/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139721773","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Switching from Natural Desiccated Thyroid to a Liquid Formulation of Levothyroxine for Hypothyroidism.","authors":"Linda Khoshaba, Laurena Patarkatsi","doi":"10.1155/2023/4252894","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2023/4252894","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Natural desiccated thyroid (NDT) is a treatment option for many patients with hypothyroidism, but some still exhibit symptoms despite achievement of normal levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). In this retrospective case series, 13 patients with hypothyroid symptoms were switched from NDT to a liquid formulation of levothyroxine (LT4; Tirosint®-SOL). Laboratory values ≥4 weeks following the switch showed a decrease in TSH levels, maintenance of free triiodothyronine (fT3) levels, and significant increases in free thyroxine (fT4) levels. Patients reported good tolerability, and case summaries are presented for four patients. In summary, this small retrospective case series showed that patients who still had hypothyroid symptoms despite use of NDT can respond well to oral LT4 liquid formulation, including patients who are intolerant of gluten and/or lactose or on hormone replacement therapy or iron supplementation.</p>","PeriodicalId":9621,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Endocrinology","volume":"2023 ","pages":"4252894"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10766474/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139097398","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marie Yskout, Joke Vliebergh, Hakan Bor, Lieven Dupont, Natalie Lorent, Pascal Van Bleyenbergh, Pieter Gillard, Bart Van der Schueren, Ann Mertens, Chantal Mathieu, Roman Vangoitsenhoven
{"title":"Hypoglycaemia after Initiation of CFTR Modulator Therapy in a Cystic Fibrosis Patient without Diabetes.","authors":"Marie Yskout, Joke Vliebergh, Hakan Bor, Lieven Dupont, Natalie Lorent, Pascal Van Bleyenbergh, Pieter Gillard, Bart Van der Schueren, Ann Mertens, Chantal Mathieu, Roman Vangoitsenhoven","doi":"10.1155/2023/9769119","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2023/9769119","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator (CFTR) modulator therapies improve respiratory function and glycaemic control in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). The direct effect of CFTR modulator therapies on pancreatic function in patients without preexisting diabetes remains unclear. <i>Case Presentation</i>. An 18-year-old female with CF caused by F508del/F508del mutation, who had no diabetes, developed postprandial hypoglycaemias 6 months after initiation of elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor combination therapy (ETI). Symptoms were persisted after brief discontinuation of ETI, but her symptoms and time-in-hypoglycaemia had improved remarkably by avoiding high glycaemic index-foods. <i>Discussion</i>. This case of hypoglycaemia associated with CFTR modulator therapy in a patient without preexisting diabetes suggests that CFTR modulator therapy has the potential to directly affect glucose homeostasis. There might be an improvement in insulin secretion as well as a reduction in systemic insulin resistance.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Treatment of CF patients without diabetes with CFTR modulator therapies can cause recurrent hypoglycaemic episodes which resolve with dietary measures.</p>","PeriodicalId":9621,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Endocrinology","volume":"2023 ","pages":"9769119"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10757659/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139073437","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Leonardo Bandeira, Lucian Batista de Oliveira, Maria Vitória Silva de Lima, Daniella Rêgo, Luiz Griz, Francisco Bandeira
{"title":"Hypopituitarism due to a Large Osteoclastoma Arising from the Sphenoid Bone Invading the Pituitary Fossa in a Patient with Parathyroid Carcinoma.","authors":"Leonardo Bandeira, Lucian Batista de Oliveira, Maria Vitória Silva de Lima, Daniella Rêgo, Luiz Griz, Francisco Bandeira","doi":"10.1155/2023/8274108","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2023/8274108","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Parathyroid carcinoma accounts for <1% of cases of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). This rare condition may present with severe hypercalcemia and bone complications such as osteoclastomas and pathologic fractures. Here, we present a rare condition of panhypopituitarism resulting from an osteoclastoma in the sphenoid bone that invaded the pituitary fossa due to parathyroid carcinoma. <i>Case Report</i>. A 47-year-old woman previously diagnosed with PHPT underwent a parathyroidectomy 6 years earlier, with histological examination indicating a parathyroid adenoma. After surgery, she continued to exhibit high serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) and calcium levels, with the development of bone pain and spontaneous fractures. Imaging exams showed a large osteoclastoma of the sphenoid bone, invading the pituitary fossa, causing hypopituitarism. A new parathyroidectomy was performed, with histological confirmation of parathyroid carcinoma and regression of the osteoclastoma.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This case illustrates an unusual presentation of parathyroid carcinoma, in which an osteoclastoma of the sphenoid bone caused hypopituitarism.</p>","PeriodicalId":9621,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Endocrinology","volume":"2023 ","pages":"8274108"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-12-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10754633/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139058142","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Thymic Carcinoid in a Patient with Concurrent Manifestations of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1.","authors":"Jasmine Zhu, Samantha Dean, Umbreen Hafeez, Sandra Neoh","doi":"10.1155/2023/8801080","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2023/8801080","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Thymic carcinoid tumours, especially in the context of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN 1), present significant clinical challenges due to their rarity and aggressive nature. This case report describes a complex patient with MEN 1, who suffered from multiple manifestations of the disease, including thymic carcinoid. The tumour was initially resected and treated with adjuvant radiotherapy. Due to slow progression over the years, the tumour was treated with two lines of chemotherapy before the patient succumbed to progressive disease. There is currently limited evidence favoring any specific medical treatment for thymic carcinoid.</p>","PeriodicalId":9621,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Endocrinology","volume":"2023 ","pages":"8801080"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10728356/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138798388","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Elizabeth Eberechi Oyenusi, Uzoamaka Felicia Nwigbo, Oluwadamilola Moromoke Oladipo, Blessing Ebele Kene-Udemezue, Kasarachi Pauline Akowundu, Khadijah Omobusola Oleolo-Ayodeji, Oluwaseun Adunni Afoke, Funmilayo Oluwatoyin Babatunde, Felix Makinde Alakaloko, Gabriel Kolawole Asiyanbi, Ezekiel Olayiwola Ogunleye, Abiola Olufunmilayo Oduwole, Foluso Ebun Afolabi Lesi
{"title":"An Atypical Presentation of Childhood Paraganglioma with Seizures: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.","authors":"Elizabeth Eberechi Oyenusi, Uzoamaka Felicia Nwigbo, Oluwadamilola Moromoke Oladipo, Blessing Ebele Kene-Udemezue, Kasarachi Pauline Akowundu, Khadijah Omobusola Oleolo-Ayodeji, Oluwaseun Adunni Afoke, Funmilayo Oluwatoyin Babatunde, Felix Makinde Alakaloko, Gabriel Kolawole Asiyanbi, Ezekiel Olayiwola Ogunleye, Abiola Olufunmilayo Oduwole, Foluso Ebun Afolabi Lesi","doi":"10.1155/2023/6637802","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2023/6637802","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>A paraganglioma (PGL) is a tumour derived from extra-adrenal chromaffin cells of the sympathetic paravertebral ganglia of the thorax, abdomen, and pelvis. Cardiovascular manifestations predominate but neurological symptoms like seizures can occur requiring a high index of suspicion for prompt diagnosis and treatment. <i>Case Description</i>. A 14-year-old girl was referred to the paediatric neurology unit for recurrent headaches of one-year duration, vomiting of 2 months duration, and an episode of generalized tonic-clonic seizures, 2 weeks prior to presentation. There was an associated history of impaired vision, palpitations, diaphoresis, and easy fatigability. Her blood pressure ranged from 150/101 to 160/120 mmHg. The brain CT scan was normal. ECG showed left ventricular hypertrophy. Abdominal USS revealed a right para-aortic mass necessitating 24-hour urine normetanephrine which was markedly elevated-1695.34 mcg/24 h (100-500). An abdominal CT scan confirmed a paraganglioma in the right para-aortic region. A multidisciplinary team consisting of paediatric endocrinologists, radiologists, anaesthetists, paediatric and cardiothoracic surgeons, and the intensive care unit (ICU) team was involved in the peri and postoperative management of the child. Intraoperative challenges were hypertension and hypotension (following tumour excision). She was nursed in the ICU for 48 hours. Histology results confirmed paraganglioma. Postoperative urine normetanephrines done a month after surgery had reverted to normal. Her blood pressure has remained normal 6 months after surgery, and no other symptoms have recurred.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In evaluating aetiology of childhood hypertension, endocrine causes must be considered though they are rare. The occurrence of paraganglioma is uncommon and can present in unusual ways such as seizures. Measurement of blood pressure in children is advocated as part of routine health care. Clinicians must explore the aetiology of seizures and not merely control them with anticonvulsant therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":9621,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Endocrinology","volume":"2023 ","pages":"6637802"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-11-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10696474/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138497938","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ivona Perić, Gordana Zamolo, Boris Bezak, Jasna Klen, Dubravka Jurišić-Eržen
{"title":"The Importance of Acromegaloid Physical Features for Clinical Practice.","authors":"Ivona Perić, Gordana Zamolo, Boris Bezak, Jasna Klen, Dubravka Jurišić-Eržen","doi":"10.1155/2023/5583344","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/5583344","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Acromegaly and gigantism are hormonal disorders which develop as a consequence of chronic growth hormone hypersecretion. The prefix pseudo- is used to describe a certain clinical condition without a clearly proven characteristic of pathophysiological mechanism and basic biochemical features; pseudoacromegaly or acromegaloidism match the definition from above. In this case reports, we will try to provide a concise overview of diagnostic evaluation of acromegaloid physical appearance, while discussing two cases of patients who have similar clinical acromegaloid features as the first sign of the disease but have completely different etiologic backgrounds of their acromegalic appearance. The first case is of a 57-year-old male who presented with a marked acral growth and coarse facial features, but the diagnosis of secondary amyloidosis caused by multiple myeloma was confirmed just after biopsy of tongue and buccal mucosa. The second case is that of a 63-year-old male with an acromegaloid appearance caused by ectopic secretion of GH secreting lung carcinoma. The early diagnosis of ectopic acromegaly and pseudoacromegaly is still a challenging process. The key task is to confirm the GH axis abnormalities and establish the underlying disease, as a crucial step for faster treatment and need to avoid unnecessary therapeutic procedures to decreased mortality and improved quality of life.</p>","PeriodicalId":9621,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Endocrinology","volume":"2023 ","pages":"5583344"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10676274/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138458123","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Vineeth Sukrithan, Lisa Kim, Jennifer A Sipos, Ashima Goyal, Ye Zhou, Daniel Addison, Manisha Shah, Bhavana Konda, Ajay Vallakati
{"title":"Coronary Artery and Peripheral Vascular Disease in a Patient with Poorly Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Treated with the Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Lenvatinib.","authors":"Vineeth Sukrithan, Lisa Kim, Jennifer A Sipos, Ashima Goyal, Ye Zhou, Daniel Addison, Manisha Shah, Bhavana Konda, Ajay Vallakati","doi":"10.1155/2023/8841696","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2023/8841696","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A subset of patients with differentiated thyroid carcinoma develop radioiodine refractory (RAIR) incurable disease, which typically has a poor prognosis. The multitargeted tyrosine kinase inhibitor lenvatinib has demonstrated significant improvements in progression-free survival in RAIR thyroid cancers compared to placebos. However, in the phase III SELECT trial of the drug in thyroid cancer, 5.4% of patients on lenvatinib experienced arterial thromboembolic events, with 2.7% experiencing severe grade ≥3 toxicities associated with arterial vascular events. This case study reports a patient with metastatic poorly differentiated follicular thyroid cancer who developed significant obstructive coronary artery disease following initiation of lenvatinib treatment, despite no predisposing cardiovascular risk factors apart from a remote smoking history. The possibility of developing coronary or peripheral artery disease should be considered in patients who are on targeted therapies, such as lenvatinib, even in the absence of traditional cardiovascular risk factors. In addition, baseline cardiac risk assessment and early treatment should be pursued to minimize interruptions to potentially lifesaving cancer therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":9621,"journal":{"name":"Case Reports in Endocrinology","volume":"2023 ","pages":"8841696"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10629999/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71520651","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}