- Author:
Reinzi Luz S. Bautista
1
;
Ramon Antonio B. Lopa
1
;
Arsenio Claro A. Cabungcal
1
;
Anna Pamela C. Dela Cruz
1
;
Tom Edward N. Lo
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords: Tumoral Calcinosis; Parathyroid; Lobectomy; Isthmusectomy
- MeSH: Human; Female; Adult; Calcinosis; Parathyroidectomy; Thymectomy
- From: Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2016;31(1):48-52
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: To report a case of tumoral calcinosis from secondary hyperparathyroidism and to describe its surgical management.
METHODS:
Design: Case Report
Setting: Tertiary Public University Hospital
Patient: One
RESULTS: A 34-year-old woman presented with progressively-enlarging bilateral upper extremity masses. Diagnostic tests revealed hyperfunctioning parathyroid glands. The patient underwent subtotal parathyroidectomy, right thyroid lobectomy with isthmusectomy, and transcervical thymectomy. Follow-up revealed marked decrease in parathyroid hormone, and progressive resolution of the tumoral calcinosis.
CONCLUSION: Subtotal parathyroidectomy and transcervical thymectomy have a role in the management of tumoral calcinosis, and in this case led to excellent post-operative results. The rare presentation of secondary hyperparathyroidism and intervention in this patient may have potential lessons for future management of similar cases. - Full text:2 pjohns.pdf