![](/images/graphics-bg.png)
Parathyroid carcinoma : a case report
Joint Authors
al-Zubi, Ala A.
al-Abbadi, Abu al-Hamid M.
Sadun, Malak M.
Awamilah, Ahlam A.
al-Fauri, Ashraf F.
Source
Journal of the Royal Medical Services
Issue
Vol. 23, Issue 3 (30 Sep. 2016), pp.68-73, 6 p.
Publisher
The Royal Medical Services Jordan Armed Forces
Publication Date
2016-09-30
Country of Publication
Jordan
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Parathyroid carcinoma (PTC) is an extremely rare malignancy that typically presents with severe primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT).
More often the surgeon is confronted with the diagnosis after simple parathyroidectomy for presumed benign parathyroid adenoma.
This results in unacceptably high recurrence rate ranging from 1/3-2/3 of patients.
Faced with the rarity of the disease and lack of reliable preoperative diagnostic test; a high-index of preoperative and intraoperative suspicion of malignancy is warranted in patients with severe hyperparathyroidism as en-block-resection of the gland along with surrounding adherent tissue during the initial exploration offers the only potential cure of the disease.
Herein, we present a 46-year-old lady who presented with severe form of PHPT, eventually proved to be caused by PTC.
We will also review the literature related to this extremely rare tumor, highlighting the difficulties encountered in its management.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Fauri, Ashraf F.& al-Abbadi, Abu al-Hamid M.& al-Zubi, Ala A.& Awamilah, Ahlam A.& Sadun, Malak M.. 2016. Parathyroid carcinoma : a case report. Journal of the Royal Medical Services،Vol. 23, no. 3, pp.68-73.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-904155
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Fauri, Ashraf F.…[et al.]. Parathyroid carcinoma : a case report. Journal of the Royal Medical Services Vol. 23, no. 3 (Sep. 2016), pp.68-73.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-904155
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Fauri, Ashraf F.& al-Abbadi, Abu al-Hamid M.& al-Zubi, Ala A.& Awamilah, Ahlam A.& Sadun, Malak M.. Parathyroid carcinoma : a case report. Journal of the Royal Medical Services. 2016. Vol. 23, no. 3, pp.68-73.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-904155
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 72-73
Record ID
BIM-904155