Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Thyroid hormones may affect bone calcium metabolism either by a direct action on osteoclasts or by acting on osteoblasts which mediate osteoclastic bone resorption. Hyperthyroidism induces an accelerated bone loss, causing hypercalcemia and may thereby increase the risk of low energy fractures. Increased IL-6 levels and hyperadrenergic state due to thyrotoxicosis, are also implicated in hypercalcemia.Case: A 33 year old who is a known case of...