Primary hyperparathyroidism from a parathyroid adenoma is common. Ectopic parathyroid glands have been reported in numerous locations, including the chest. We present a single case report of an intrapericardial parathyroid gland found after failed bilateral neck exploration. The patient presented with severe, recurrent nephrolithiasis and acute renal failure prior to his surgical intervention. Repeat imaging identified a parathyroid adenoma in the mediastinum that was localized to the aortopulmonary window. After attempts at minimally invasive thoracotomy and posterolateral thoracotomy, a median sternotomy was ultimately required to identify the adenoma.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3813769 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jscr/rjt064 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Intrapericardial parathyroid carcinoma: a case report.
Endocrine
August 2020
Department of Thyroid and Neck Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 8 Gongren Tiyuchang Nanlu, Chaoyang District, 100020, Beijing, China.
Purpose: Ectopic parathyroid glands are thought to be the cause of a significant portion of failed primary surgery for hyperparathyroidism. Parathyroid carcinoma (PTCA) is a rare malignant tumor, and ectopic PTCA is a particularly unusual situation. Here, we describe, for the first time, a case of intrapericardial PTCA.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntrapericardial parathyroid adenoma†.
J Surg Case Rep
August 2013
Division of Endocrine Surgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA.
Primary hyperparathyroidism from a parathyroid adenoma is common. Ectopic parathyroid glands have been reported in numerous locations, including the chest. We present a single case report of an intrapericardial parathyroid gland found after failed bilateral neck exploration.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFReoperative parathyroidectomy in the era of localization technology.
Head Neck
September 1998
Division of General Surgery, Toronto Hospital, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Background: Recurrent and/or persistent hyperparathyroidism (HPT) is an uncommon disease. Relatively few cases are seen by any one center or surgeon. Most of the prior reviews of this problem were done in the era prior to potentially accurate magnetic resonsance imaging (MRI) and sestimibi scan localization and do not reflect current preoperative localization technology.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWant AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!