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Left parathyroid carcinoma with secondary hyperparathyroidism: a case report
Ko Yokoyama1, Nobuyasu Suganuma2, Yasushi Rino2
1Department of Surgery, Yokohama City University, Yokohama, Japan. kssnnsnm.rm.st@icloud.com.
BMC Endocrine Disorders
|May 16, 2023
Summary
This case report details a rare instance of parathyroid carcinoma in a patient with secondary hyperparathyroidism. Early suspicion based on imaging and vocal cord paralysis led to successful surgical treatment and improved patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Oncology
- Nephrology
Background:
- Parathyroid carcinoma is an exceptionally rare malignancy, accounting for only 0.005% of all cancers.
- Secondary hyperparathyroidism, particularly in patients undergoing long-term hemodialysis, presents unique diagnostic and management challenges.
- The co-occurrence of parathyroid carcinoma and secondary hyperparathyroidism is infrequently documented, necessitating careful clinical evaluation.
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