Hyperparathyroidism presented as multiple pulmonary nodules in hemodialysis patient status post parathyroidectomy: A...

Primary hyperparathyroidism is typically caused by a single parathyroid adenoma. Ectopic parathyroid adenomas occur as well, with cases involving various sites, including the mediastinum, presenting in varying frequencies. Secondary hyperparathyroidism develops in the context of chronic kidney disease, primarily due to vitamin D deficiency, hypocalcemia, and hyperphosphatemia. It is frequently diagnosed in patients undergoing dialysis. This article presents a rare case of hyperparathyroidism involving multiple hyperplastic parathyroid glands with pulmonary seeding in a 50-year-old female patient undergoing hemodialysis (HD).

The patient had a history of parathyroidectomy 10 years prior but developed recurrent hyperparathyroidism with symptoms of pruritus and cough with sputum during a period of routine dialysis. Radiographic imaging revealed multiple nodules in both lungs, with the largest measuring approximately 1.35 cm. Surgical histopathology confirmed the presence of hyperplastic parathyroid glands within the pulmonary tissue. After tumor resection surgery via video-assisted thoracic surgery with wedge resection, the patient was discharged in stable condition and in follow-up her symptoms showed improvement.

This article describes hyperparathyroidism presenting as pulmonary nodules in a patient undergoing post-parathyroidectomy HD, highlighting diagnostic challenges and a positive outcome from tumor resection surgery.