Endotracheal ectopic parathyroid adenoma mimicking asthma

Endotracheal ectopic parathyroid adenoma mimicking asthma

Primary benign tumors of the trachea are uncommon. These tumors may cause tracheal occlusion and lead to a misdiagnosis of asthma. Ectopic parathyroid adenoma (EPA) can be seen anywhere between the mandibular angle and the mediastinum. The distal part of the trachea is a rare location for EPA, and E...

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Main Authors: M. Akif Özgül, Ekrem Cengiz Seyhan, Güler Özgül, Erdoğan Çetinkaya, Songul Büyükkale, Nurcan Ünver, Tansel Çakır, Adnan Sayar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014-01-01
Series:Respiratory Medicine Case Reports
Subjects:
Ectopic parathyroid adenoma
Endobronschial treatment
Trachea benign tumors
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213007114000379

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