Makris J
Greece
Case Report
Functional Parathyroid Cyst as a Rare Cause of Primary Hyperparathyroidism: A Case Report
Author(s): Karras Spyridon, Koutelidakis Ioannis, Anagnostis Panagiotis, Papaziogas Vasilios, Kaltsikis Th, Pontikides Nikolaos and Makris JKarras Spyridon, Koutelidakis Ioannis, Anagnostis Panagiotis, Papaziogas Vasilios, Kaltsikis Th, Pontikides Nikolaos and Makris J
Parathyroid Cysts (PC) comprise rare lesions commonly located in the neck and anterior mediastinal region, being either non-functioning or functioning. Functioning PC can be manifested with signs and symptoms of Primary Hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). We report a case of 59-year-old female patient with symptomatic PHPT, caused by a functioning PC, successfully treated with parathyroidectomy.
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