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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Main Authors: Andre Navarro, Josanne Vassallo, Joseph Galea
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2017-12-01
Series:Case Reports in Oncology
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Online Access:https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/485075