Permanent hypoparathyroidism developing post-thyroidectomy.

A case of permanent hypocalcaemia following a subtotal thyroidectomy for a simple multinodular goiter in a 35 year -- old married teacher is presented. This further confirms the need for utmost precaution during thyroid surgery to prevent the damage or inadvertent removal of the parathyroid glands and its consequential complications. It also throws more light on the problem faced in the management of hypocalcaemia vis a vis patient compliance and availability of proper medications in this environment.