A Rare Ectopic Parathyroid Adenoma in the Prevertebral Space.

Ectopic parathyroid adenomas are an uncommon etiology of primary hyperparathyroidism. We present a case of a patient admitted to the hospital with severe hypercalcemia and elevated parathyroid hormone levels, in whom imaging revealed two distinct parathyroid masses in the prevertebral space, representing a rare and atypical location for parathyroid tissue. This case highlights the importance of considering ectopic parathyroid adenomas as a potential cause of hyperparathyroidism and discusses the diagnostic challenges and management strategies associated with such cases.

Citation

Alex Tran, Manual Molina-Vega. A Rare Ectopic Parathyroid Adenoma in the Prevertebral Space. The American surgeon. 2024 Jul;90(7):1919-1921

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PMID: 38520268

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