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ArticleBMJ case reports2023

Parathyroid carcinoma in a patient with primary hyperparathyroidism mimicking parathyroid adenoma.

Nidhi Anand, Ruchita Sachan, Mallika Dhanda, Nuzhat Husain

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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Nidhi AnandPathology, Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India nidhi.anand42@gmail.com.
Ruchita SachanPathology, Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India.
Mallika DhandaEndocrine Surgery, Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India.
Nuzhat HusainPathology, Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India.
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences · IN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Primary hyperparathyroidism caused by parathyroid carcinoma is extremely rare. Clinically, it is very challenging to differentiate between parathyroid carcinoma and adenoma. The correct diagnosis is made based on the histopathology of the resection specimen. This case report presents a woman in her 40s with body aches, knee joint pain, and fatigue, along with chronic kidney disease. Ultrasonography revealed a large hyperechoic lesion in the left parathyroid gland. Serum calcium, parathyroid hormone, urea, and creatinine levels were increased. The inferior parathyroid gland was surgically removed, and histopathological evaluation confirmed a diagnosis of parathyroid carcinoma. Unfortunately, many patients do not undergo complete resection due to a lack of a correct diagnosis during the initial surgery.

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Hyperparathyroidism, PrimaryParathyroid NeoplasmsFatigueFemaleHumansParathyroid GlandsPatientsCalcium and boneEndocrine cancerPathology

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PMID37730422
PMCPMC10514664
OpenAlexW4386885970

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