Double ectopic parathyroid hyperplasia, intrathyroidal and intrathoracic

Authors

  • Francisco Avello Canisto Servicio de Cirugía de Cabeza, Cuello y Máxilo-Facial del Hospital Nacional Dos de Mayo. Departamento de Cirugía de la Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/anales.v74i4.2710

Keywords:

Ectopic parathyroid hyperplasia, hemithyroidectomy, Mibi Tc-99m parathyroid gammagraphy.

Abstract

The case of a patient who satisfactorily underwent left hemithyroidectomy for nodular goiter is reported. Pathology study of the specimen stated enlarged left thyroid gland lobe due to hyperplasic intrathyroidal parathyroid. With this result parathyroid gammagraphy was obtained and a right thoracic capture area was reported. Final diagnosis was ectopic parathyroid hyperplasia of double localization, intrathoracic and intrathyroidal.

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2013-12-30

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Avello Canisto F. Double ectopic parathyroid hyperplasia, intrathyroidal and intrathoracic. An Fac med [Internet]. 2013 Dec. 30 [cited 2024 Aug. 16];74(4):335-8. Available from: https://revistasinvestigacion.unmsm.edu.pe/index.php/anales/article/view/2710