Mediastinum tumor such as cause of hyperparathyroidism primary persistent: Diagnostic challenge

The ectopic parathyroid tissue found in 9 –20% of patients with primary hyperparathyroidism. Abnormalities in the number and anatomical position are common. The differentiation of benign and malignant parathyroid tumors is difficult. Report: Female,63-year-old, with nephrolithiasis, osteoporosis. Primary hyperparathyroidism by adenomas di agnosed by surgery. LAB POSTQX: Ca: 14mg/dl, PTH: 597pg/ml, P: 2mg/dl, Mg: 1.70mg/dl, VitD: 16ng/ml. It is referred, with symptoms of severe symptomatic hypercalcemia, cardiovascular disorders, refractory to treatment.
Source: Bone - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: C ódigo: 29 Source Type: research