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Parathyroid cysts.

G V Page, M L Burke, W T Metzger

    The American Surgeon
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Parathyroid cysts, a rare cause of hyperparathyroidism, can be functional or non-functional. This case highlights a functional cyst in a male patient, emphasizing diagnostic considerations for cystic neck masses.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Surgical Pathology

    Background:

    • Parathyroid cysts are uncommon causes of primary hyperparathyroidism.
    • They are classified as functioning or non-functioning, with distinct demographic and etiological profiles.

    Observation:

    • A case of a 25-year-old man with primary hyperparathyroidism due to a 2.5 cm left inferior parathyroid cyst is presented.
    • The cyst contained clear fluid, and its wall showed hyperplastic parathyroid tissue; other glands were also hyperplastic.

    Findings:

    • Functioning parathyroid cysts are more prevalent in men and often result from degenerative changes in hyperplastic glands.
    • Non-functioning cysts are more common in women, presenting as neck masses or incidental findings.

    Implications:

  • Preoperative diagnosis of parathyroid cysts is rare but crucial to avoid unnecessary neck surgery.
  • Suspicion should arise with cystic neck masses yielding clear fluid on aspiration, with fluid parathormone evaluation recommended.