Parathyromatosis: Critical Diagnosis Regarding Surgery and Pathologic Evaluation.
- Author:
Aysegul AKSOY-ALTINBOGA
1
;
Aysegul AKDER SARI
;
Turkan REZANKO
;
Mehmet HACIYANLI
;
Aylin ORGEN CALLI
Author Information
1. Department of Pathology, Izmir Ataturk Training and Research Hospital, Yesilyurt, Izmir, Turkey. aysegulaksoy@hotmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Parathyromatosis;
Parathyroid;
Carcinoma;
Adenoma
- MeSH:
Adenoma;
Adult;
Diagnosis, Differential;
Humans;
Hyperparathyroidism;
Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary;
Mediastinum;
Neck;
Parathyroid Glands;
Parathyroid Neoplasms;
Rupture;
Seeds;
Thyroid Gland
- From:Korean Journal of Pathology
2012;46(2):197-200
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Parathyromatosis, in which several nodules of hyperfunctioning parathyroid tissue form in the neck and mediastinum, is a rare cause of recurrent hyperparathyroidism. However, there are some theories regarding the origin of parathyromatosis, and seeding after rupture of the parathyroid gland capsule during surgical removal of a parathyroid lesions is the most regarded one. Herein, we report a 41-year-old man who presented with multiple parathyroid nodules in and around the left thyroid lobe 5 years after parathyroid surgery for secondary hyperparathyroidism that was finally diagnosed as parathyromatosis. We discuss the differential diagnosis of parathyromatosis from other parathyroid tumors, particularly from parathyroid carcinoma, which is important in the management of a suspected lesion.
