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[Parathyroid adenoma in a child]
I Koné-Paut1, P Casha, C Palix
1Service de médecine infantile, hôpital Nord, Marseille, France.
Pediatrie
|January 1, 1993
Summary
A rare case of primary hyperparathyroidism in a 13-year-old was successfully treated with surgery for a parathyroid adenoma. This highlights the importance of considering rare endocrine disorders in pediatric patients with bone pain.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Endocrinology
- Surgical Endocrinology
- Oncology
Background:
- Primary hyperparathyroidism is uncommon in children, often presenting with nonspecific symptoms.
- Chronic bone pain and neck swelling can be indicative of underlying endocrine abnormalities.
Observation:
- A 13-year-old presented with chronic bone pain and anterior neck swelling.
- Biological tests suggested primary hyperparathyroidism.
Findings:
- Surgical intervention successfully removed a parathyroid adenoma, confirming the diagnosis.
- The patient experienced a successful surgical outcome.
Implications:
- This case underscores the need to consider primary hyperparathyroidism in pediatric bone pain evaluations.
- The possibility of multiple endocrine neoplasia syndromes should be investigated in pediatric cases of parathyroid adenoma.