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Giant Parathyroid Adenoma Associated With Aberrant Subclavian Artery and Nonrecurrent Laryngeal Nerve.

Authors :
Caceres C
Parham K
Source :
Ear, nose, & throat journal [Ear Nose Throat J] 2023 Aug; Vol. 102 (8), pp. 504-506. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 May 28.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Parathyroid adenomas are responsible for 80% to 85% of cases of primary hyperparathyroidism. Giant parathyroid adenomas are a rare type of parathyroid adenoma defined as weighing >3.5 grams. Although giant parathyroid adenomas are rare entities whose clinical presentation may not be atypical, their surgical management can be challenging, especially in the setting of anatomical variants. We present here a case of a 29-year-old female with a 37-gram giant adenoma which was diagnosed after presentation with recurrent severe headaches. The presentation was also unique in that it was associated with a right aberrant subclavian artery and nonrecurrent laryngeal nerve.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1942-7522
Volume :
102
Issue :
8
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Ear, nose, & throat journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
34044628
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613211020959