Abstract

JIMENEZ-RODRIGUEZ, Marco Antonio et al. Mediastinal ectopic parathyroid adenoma. A case report. Cir. parag. [online]. 2022, vol.46, n.3, pp.31-33. ISSN 2307-0420.  https://doi.org/10.18004/sopaci.2022.diciembre.31.

Primary hyperparathyroidism is due to the increased secretion of parathyroid hormone. It was described for the first time back in 1930. A total of 80% are due to benign parathyroid adenomas, and about 16% may present as ectopic. This is the case of a 39-year-old female with multiple urinary tract infections, urolithiasis, hypercalcemia, and increased parathyroid hormone. Gammagraphy revealed the presence of ectopic parathyroid adenoma in the superior mediastinum. Through transverse cervicotomy, median sternotomy, and using a gamma probe, the lesion was resected uneventfully.

Keywords : Parathyroidectomy; Hyperparathyroidism; Ectopic parathyroid; Mediastinal parathyroid..

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