Cystic Parathyroid Adenoma in Four Patients from India

Authors

  • Girish Parmar Associate Consultant (DNB Endo) Department of Endocrinology PD Hinduja National Hospital and Medical Research Centre Veer Savarkar Marg, Mahim, Mumbai , India
  • Nishit Shah Consultant Endocrinologist (DM Endo) Department of Endocrinology PD Hinduja National Hospital and Medical Research Centre Veer Savarkar Marg, Mahim, Mumbai , India
  • Manoj Chadha Consultant Endocrinologist (DM Endo) Department of Endocrinology PD Hinduja National Hospital and Medical Research Centre Veer Savarkar Marg, Mahim, Mumbai , India
  • Phulrenu H Chauhan Consultant Endocrinologist (DM Endo) Department of Endocrinology PD Hinduja National Hospital and Medical Research Centre Veer Savarkar Marg, Mahim, Mumbai , India

Abstract

Cystic lesions of the parathyroid gland are rare (0.5%–1% of all parathyroid pathologies). Macroscopic cysts larger than 1 cm in diameter are referred to as parathyroid cysts. These lesions can be either true parathyroid cysts or cystic degeneration of parathyroid adenomas. We present our experience of 4 patients with cystic lesions of the parathyroid gland. Three of these patients had parathyroid adenomas that were atypical due to their large size and cystic character. One patient had a true parathyroid cyst presenting with compressive features.

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Published

2014-05-23

How to Cite

Parmar, G., Shah, N., Chadha, M., & Chauhan, P. H. (2014). Cystic Parathyroid Adenoma in Four Patients from India. Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies, 27(2), 217. Retrieved from https://www.asean-endocrinejournal.org/index.php/JAFES/article/view/41

Issue

Vol. 27 No. 2 (2012): November Issue

Section

Case Reports

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