Ectopic paraesophageal mediastinal parathyroid adenoma, a rare cause of acute pancreatitis.

Background: The manifestation of primary hyperparathyroidism with acute pancreatitis is a rare event. Ectopic paraesophageal parathyroid adenomas account for about 5%-10% of primary hyperparathyroidism and surgical resection results in cure of the disease.

Case Presentation: A 71-year-old woman was presented with acute pancreatitis and hypercalcaemia.