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ArticleJournal of cancer science and clinical therapeutics2026

Critical Insights into Parathyroid Cancer.

Tariq Ali Masri-Zada, Matteo Giovanni Candela, Hassan Makki, Hany Salman, Shadi Aziz, Nadine Bazzi, Devendra K Agrawal

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7 authors.

Tariq Ali Masri-ZadaDepartment of Translational Research, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA 91766, USA.
Matteo Giovanni CandelaLake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, PA 16509, USA.
Hassan MakkiCollege of Osteopathic Medicine, William Carey University, Hattiesburg, MS 39401, USA.
Hany SalmanSchool of Health Sciences, Oakland University, Rochester, MI 48309, USA.
Shadi AzizCollege of Osteopathic Medicine, William Carey University, Hattiesburg, MS 39401, USA.
Nadine BazziMichigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA.
Devendra K AgrawalDepartment of Translational Research, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA 91766, USA.

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Research Education Program to Promote Diversity in Immunologic and Allergic DiseasesR25AI179582 · NIAID · WESTERN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES · PI Devendra K. Agrawal · 2025 to 2026
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NIAID NIH HHS R25 AI179582
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Parathyroid carcinoma (PC) is a rare endocrine malignancy accounting for less than 1% of primary hyperparathyroidism cases. It carries significant morbidity due to severe hypercalcemia and a high rate of recurrence post-resection. This literature review synthesizes current evidence on the diagnostic challenges, surgical management, and outcomes associated with parathyroid carcinoma. Diagnosis of parathyroid carcinoma remains difficult due to a large overlap with parathyroid adenoma in clinical presentation, laboratory findings, and imaging characteristics. However, markedly elevated serum calcium and parathyroid hormone levels, palpable neck mass, and evidence of local invasion may raise suspicion for malignancy. Definitive diagnosis relies on histopathologic features such as capsular, vascular, or perineural invasion. Also, many immunohistochemical markers are currently under review, including mutation of the CDC73 gene, loss of parafibromin, and elevated Ki-67, which support the diagnosis. Complete

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CancerCarcinomaCDC73En Bloc ResectionEndocrine malignancyHypercalcemiaKi-67ParafibrominParathyroid adenomaParathyroid carcinoma

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PMID42577903
PMCPMC13455704

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