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Disguised Within: Ectopic Intrathyroidal Parathyroid - A Case Report
Chun He1,2, Zhaofei Zeng3, Yun Peng1,2
1Thyroid Surgery, Ganzhou Hospital-Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University (Ganzhou People's Hospital), Ganzhou, China.
Introduction:
Secondary hyperparathyroidism is prevalent among individuals with chronic kidney failure and is frequently associated with the occurrence of one or more instances of parathyroid hyperplasia. The presence of ectopic parathyroid glands poses significant challenges for the diagnosis and management of affected patients. Intra-adenomatous ectopic parathyroid glands are exceedingly rare, and their preoperative diagnosis using conventional methods is challenging.
Case Presentation:
In this paper, we present a case of a 32-year-old male patient who underwent surgical treatment for secondary hyperparathyroidism. During the operation, an ectopic intrathyroidal parathyroid adenoma was found to mimicked a thyroid nodule. We analyzed the clinical characteristics of these patients and proposed precautions and treatment plans by a comprehensive literature review and analysis.
Conclusion:
The findings offer valuable insights for the diagnosis and treatment of similar cases and aim to enhance clinicians' understanding of this condition.
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