A rare cystic lesion of the neck: parathyroid cyst. (11th October 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kaplanoglu, Veysel; Kaplanoglu, Hatice; Cılız, Deniz Sözmen; Duran, Semra
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2013
• Publication Date: 2013-10-11
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2013-200813
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Parathyroid cysts are rarely observed neck masses. Their physical examination is not specific and preoperative diagnosis is usually difficult. Imaging findings and ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration with hormone analysis evaluation are important diagnostic criteria. A 48-year-old female patient admitted to our hospital with a symptom of swelling on the left side of the neck was diagnosed with parathyroid cyst by imaging methods (ultrasonography, MRI, parathyroid scintigraphy) and laboratory findings. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy was performed and because of relapse on the follow-up sclerotherapy was planned. Our aim in this study was to present the radiological findings of this case of parathyroid cyst.