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Mediastinal parathyroid cysts

O Landau1, D W Chamberlain, R S Kennedy

  • 1Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|April 1, 1997
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Mediastinal parathyroid cysts are rare but can cause varied symptoms like hoarseness or breathing difficulty. Surgical removal is the recommended treatment for these benign cysts, yielding excellent outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Mediastinal parathyroid cysts are uncommon clinical findings.
  • Presentation varies, often discovered during investigations for esophageal or respiratory issues.

Observation:

  • Two cases highlight diverse clinical presentations: vocal cord palsy and tracheal compression.
  • One case demonstrated a rare association between a benign mediastinal parathyroid cyst and unilateral vocal cord paralysis.

Findings:

  • Symptoms ranged from hoarseness due to recurrent laryngeal nerve paresis to dyspnea and stridor from tracheal compression.
  • Radiologic and pathologic findings are crucial for diagnosis.

Implications:

  • Despite rarity and varied symptoms, thorough investigation aids in identifying mediastinal parathyroid cysts.

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  • Surgical excision is the primary treatment, offering favorable prognoses.