Intra-thoracic Parathyroid Adenomatosis: A Case Report
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Journal
Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
Specialty
Cardiology & Vascular Diseases
Date
2013 Sep 5
PMID
24003415
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Abstract
Ectopic mediastinal parathyroid adenomas are rare, but can be life-threatening. Resection is indicated in those cases accompanied by hypercalcemia, especially in young patients. Although most mediastinal parathyroid adenomas can be removed by a cervical approach, a transthoracic approach is needed when the adenoid tissues are located deep within the thoracic cavity. We describe the case of a 37-year-old female who underwent excision of an intrathoracic ectopic parathyroid adenoma after parathyroidectomy four months earlier.
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