Persistent hyperparathyroidism due to parathyromatosis

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Raquel Fernández M.
Ángela Enterría G.
Marta María Ventosa V.
Luis Ángel Vallejo V.

Keywords

Hyperparathyrodism, parathyromatosis

Abstract

Parathyromatosis is described as a condition in which there are multiple nodules of hyperfunctioning parathyroid tissue disseminated by the neck and mediastinum. Imaging tests are not effective in locating the parathyroid glands and requires the combination of medical and surgical treatment that sometimes is challenging. We describe the case of a 61-year-old woman with recurrent primary hyperparathyroidism. A total of 9 parathyroid glands where removed in 3 different surgeries. We also reviewed the literature.

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