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Published on: August 17, 2022
Giant functional parathyroid carcinoma: a case report and literature review
Jian Wu1, Yifang Sun2, Qian Zhang1
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Background:
Parathyroid carcinoma is an infrequent neoplasm of the endocrine system, constituting roughly 0.5% to 5% of cases of primary hyperparathyroidism. The diagnosis of this condition presents a unique challenge for healthcare professionals.
Case Report:
We present a case of a 77-year-old female patient who presented with a longstanding right-sided neck tumor. The Positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT) scan detected a substantial tumor situated at the inferior border of the thyroid gland. A surgical procedure was conducted, resulting in the total excision of the tumor. The diagnosis of parathyroid carcinoma was confirmed through pathological investigation. At the six-month follow-up, the patient exhibited favorable post-operative outcomes with no evidence of recurrence.
Conclusion:
The primary approaches for managing parathyroid carcinoma involve precise diagnosis and surgical removal. This case report provides confirmation that the implementation of rigorous treatment measures can yield a substantial improvement in the prognosis.
