The Underlying Mechanisms : How Hypothyroidism Affects the Formation of Common Bile Duct Stones—A Review
Joint Authors
Sand, Juhani
Nordback, Isto
Laukkarinen, Johanna
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-09-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
For decades, one well-known risk factor for the development of gallbladder stones has been hypothyroidism.
Recent studies have interestingly reported that the risk in particular for common bile duct (CBD) stones increases in clinical and subclinical hypothyroidism.
There are multiple factors that may contribute to the formation and/or accumulation of CBD stones in hypothyroid patients, including decreased liver cholesterol metabolism, diminished bile secretion, and reduced sphincter of Oddi relaxation.
This paper focuses on the mechanisms possibly underlying the association between hypothyroidism and CBD stones.
The authors conclude that when treating patients with CBD stones or microlithiasis, clinicians should be aware of the possible hypothyroid background.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Laukkarinen, Johanna& Sand, Juhani& Nordback, Isto. 2012. The Underlying Mechanisms : How Hypothyroidism Affects the Formation of Common Bile Duct Stones—A Review. HPB Surgery،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-446510
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Laukkarinen, Johanna…[et al.]. The Underlying Mechanisms : How Hypothyroidism Affects the Formation of Common Bile Duct Stones—A Review. HPB Surgery No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-446510
American Medical Association (AMA)
Laukkarinen, Johanna& Sand, Juhani& Nordback, Isto. The Underlying Mechanisms : How Hypothyroidism Affects the Formation of Common Bile Duct Stones—A Review. HPB Surgery. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-446510
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-446510