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Double Parathyroid Carcinoma Associated With CDC73 Mutation: A Rare Case
Sandra Baptista1, Helena Leandro2, Catarina Gama3
1Medical Oncology Department, Lisbon Portuguese Institute of Oncology Francisco Gentil, Lisbon, PRT.
This case study highlights an extremely rare instance of malignant primary hyperparathyroidism in a middle-aged man. Diagnosis involved severe hypercalcemia, osteolytic lesions, and a confirmed CDC73 mutation, underscoring genetic links.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Oncology
- Genetics
Background:
- Primary hyperparathyroidism is common, but its malignant form, parathyroid carcinoma, is exceptionally rare.
- Malignant hyperparathyroidism presents significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
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