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Case Discussion PHP Cystic Adenoma 20.01.2020
PROBLEM LIST
- A 68 Y/O woman
- Bone pain ,HTN, Intractable gastric ulcer
- Biochemically abnormal: compatible with hyperparathyroidism
- Radiologically sup mediastinal mass: compatible with paraganglioma?
Questions:
- 1- how is the anatomical distribution of ectopic parathyroid glands & adenomas?
- 2- What are the differences between solid & cytic parathyroid adenomas( size, symptoms,ectopia, atypical adenoma)?
- 3- what is the significans of cystic aspect of parathyroid adenoma?
- 4- was ectopic CYSTIC parathyroid adenoma the definit diagnose or a pth-secreting tumor such as neuroendocrine tumor can be considered?
- 5- how can we differentiate them? what are the similarities and differences between neuroendocrine tumor and parathyroid adenoma on pathologic study?
