Excision of an Elusive Tiny Ectopic Parathyroid Adenoma
An elderly lady was diagnosed with primary hyperparathyroidism after being admitted to hospital with pyelonephritis and constipation. A sestamibi parathyroid scan demonstrated increased uptake in the upper mediastinum, suggesting an ectopic mediastinal parathyroid adenoma. The 4-mm adenoma was succe...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2017-12-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Oncology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/485075 |
| Summary: | An elderly lady was diagnosed with primary hyperparathyroidism after being admitted to hospital with pyelonephritis and constipation. A sestamibi parathyroid scan demonstrated increased uptake in the upper mediastinum, suggesting an ectopic mediastinal parathyroid adenoma. The 4-mm adenoma was successfully removed through a mini-sternotomy incision using a gamma probe to identify the gland from the surrounding tissue. The patient made an uneventful recovery. |
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| ISSN: | 1662-6575 |