Incidentally discovered severe hypercalcaemia from a functioning parathyroid cyst: the limitations of intraoperative parathyroid hormone (IOPTH) monitoring. Issue 5 (25th May 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nogues, Juan Carlos; Cox, Robert; Mulcahy, Collin; Benito, Daniel; Goodman, Joseph
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 14:Issue 5(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-05-25
• Subjects: ear -- nose and throat -- endocrine system -- ear -- nose and throat/otolaryngology -- calcium and bone -- thyroid disease; Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-239119
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Parathyroid cysts (PCs) are rare pathologies and are typically non-functional (do not secrete parathyroid hormone (PTH)). The aetiology of PCs is highly debated, and management is complex. We present a unique case of a parathyroid adenoma contained within a functional PC and highlight the limitations of intraoperative PTH monitoring during the surgical resection of functional PCs.