Severe symptomatic hyperparathyroidism-Is it carcinoma?-Case report and literature review

Clin Case Rep. 2020 Jun 22;8(8):1476-1482. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.2886. eCollection 2020 Aug.

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.

Keywords: hypercalcemia; parathyroid carcinoma; primary hyperparathyroidism.

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  • Case Reports