Intra-thoracic Parathyroid Adenomatosis: A Case Report.
- Author:
Wan Kee KIM
1
;
Dong Kwan KIM
;
Se Hoon CHOI
;
Hyeong Ryul KIM
;
Yong Hee KIM
;
Seung Il PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Korea. dkkim@amc.seoul.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Parathyroid;
Adenomatosis;
Operation
- MeSH:
Adenoids;
Female;
Humans;
Hypercalcemia;
Parathyroid Neoplasms;
Parathyroidectomy;
Thoracic Cavity
- From:The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2013;46(4):302-304
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
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.
