Severe symptomatic hyperparathyroidism—Is it carcinoma?—Case report and literature review. Issue 8 (22nd June 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pereira, Catarina A.; Garrido, Susana; Amaral, Cláudia; Lima, Olinda; Cardoso, Helena
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 8:Issue 8(2020)
• Page Start: 1476
• Page End: 1482
• Publication Date: 2020-06-22
• Subjects: hypercalcemia -- parathyroid carcinoma -- primary hyperparathyroidism; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.2886
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: Parathyroid carcinoma is a rare disease, difficult to diagnose and associated with a poor prognosis. It must be suspected preoperatively, based on clinical and imaging grounds, in order to perform the best surgical option and avoid compromising patient's prognosis. Abstract : Parathyroid carcinoma is a rare disease, difficult to diagnose and associated with a poor prognosis. It must be suspected preoperatively, based on clinical and imaging grounds, in order to perform the best surgical option and avoid compromising patient's prognosis.