Μυελοειδές καρκίνωμα θυρεοειδούς σαν τυχαίο εύρημα μετά από λοβεκτομή

RISK FACTORS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PRIMARY HYPERPARATHYROIDISM

·         Postmenopausal woman

·         Prolonged, severe calcium or vitamin D deficiency

·         Specific genetic disorders, such as in Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome, type 1 or type 2A (MEN1 or MEN2A) (multiple glands are typically affected [diffuse hyperplasia])

·         Radiation therapy to the head/neck or chest for treatment of cancer, exposing neck to radiation (for example, in patients with lymphoma or breast cancer). Also, exposure to radioactive fallout from nuclear testing or a nuclear disaster.

·         Lithium treatment (often used to treat bipolar disorder)