Case ReportA Case Of Double Parathyroid Adenoma Mimicing Intrathoracic TumorTaskiran, Bengur MD*; Altun, Betul Ugur MD*; Usta, Ufuk MD†; Guldiken, Sibel MD*; Arkan, Ender MD*ı; Tugrul, Armagan MD* Author Information From the Departments of *Endocrinology and Metabolism and †Pathology, Trakya University School of Medicine, Edirne, Turkey. Reprints: Bengur Taskiran, Fatih mah. Fatih cad. Kocasinan sitesi A blok No: 39/7, Edirne, Turkey. E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]. The Endocrinologist 18(1):p 16-18, January 2008. | DOI: 10.1097/TEN.0b013e3181652f7c Buy Metrics Abstract Adenoma is the leading pathologic entity in primary hyperparathyroidism (85%–90%). Although brown tumors are rarely seen, they may be the initial presentation and confused with tumors of the contiguous structures. Bilateral neck exploration by an experienced surgeon is the preferred approach. However, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasonography, and isotope scanning can delineate most cases (75%–85%). We present a man with 2 adenomas. The second tumor was not recognized until the first one was removed. Combined imaging modalities and the measurement of intraoperative parathormone did not help in identifying the second adenoma. We review the common problems associated with diagnosis and treatment of multiple parathyroid adenomas. © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.
