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...
Main Authors: | Andre Navarro, Josanne Vassallo, Joseph Galea |
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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 |
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