Calcinosis of the internal jugular vein: Interesting presentation of tertiary hyperparathyroidism

Tumoral calcinosis with calcification of soft tissues is reported in dialysis patients. Changing from peritoneal dialysis to hemodialysis, discontinuing Vitamin D analogue therapy, changing sevelamer carbonate to lanthan(III)-carbonate, following a low-calcium/low-phosphate diet, and surgery can be treatment options. Parathyroidectomy or excision of calcified tissue are surgical options. AbstractTumoral calcinosis is a severe complication of hemodialysis. A 49-year-old male on dialysis for end-stage renal disease developed a large calcified retropharyngeal mass. This caused stridor and dyspnea, necessitating an emergency awake tracheostomy. This is the first report of internal jugular vein calcinosis. Surgery is recommended.
Source: Clinical Case Reports - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research