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Extracapsular haemorrhage from a parathyroid adenoma presenting as a massive cervical haematoma
1Department of Otolaryngology, Frimley Park Hospital, Surrey, UK.
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|June 1, 1997
Abstract:
Spontaneous massive haemorrhage from a parathyroid adenoma is rare. It can cause extensive cervical ecchymosis as well as compression of structures within the neck. We present a case, discuss the diagnostic features and review the literature.