Case Report: Primary Hyperparathyroidism due to Posterior Mediastinal Parathyroid Adenoma With One-Year Follow-Up

Ectopic parathyroid adenoma, though rare, is one of the causes of persistent hyperparathyroidism and recurrence of hyperparathyroidism. Ectopic parathyroid glands can be seen in thymus, thyroid, and mediastinum. However, ectopic parathyroid adenoma occurred in the posterior superior mediastinum is e...

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Published in:Frontiers in Surgery
Main Authors: Yi Shao, Qingdong Zeng, Bin Lv, Xu Chen, Lei Sheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-05-01
Subjects:
ectopic parathyroid adenoma
primary hyperparathyroidism
posterior superior mediastinum
thoracic surgery
vitamin D deficiency
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2022.893259/full
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Summary:Ectopic parathyroid adenoma, though rare, is one of the causes of persistent hyperparathyroidism and recurrence of hyperparathyroidism. Ectopic parathyroid glands can be seen in thymus, thyroid, and mediastinum. However, ectopic parathyroid adenoma occurred in the posterior superior mediastinum is extremely rare. Here, we report a case of primary hyperparathyroidism caused by ectopic parathyroid adenoma located in the posterior superior mediastinum. Serum parathyroid hormone, calcium, and vitamin D levels of the patient was followed up for one year.
ISSN:2296-875X

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