A rare cause of recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax: Birt-hogg-dube syndrome [PDF]
, 2018 Birt-Hogg-Dube (BHD) syndrome is an unusual disorder characterized by the triad of cutaneous lesions, renal tumors and lung cysts. In cases with BHD syndrome, the frequency of recurrent pneumothorax is increased due to presence of multiple lung cysts. It
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Intravagal ectopic parathyroid adenoma: Challenging perioperative localisation
Otolaryngology Case Reports, 2019 Introduction: Persistent hyperparathyroidism is usually due to a missed parathyroid adenoma, which can be located at variable though well-described locations within the neck and mediastinum due to the gland's embryological descent.
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Substernal oxyphil parathyroid adenoma producing PTHrP with hypercalcemia and normal PTH level
World Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2008 Background Parathyroid adenoma is the most common cause of primary hyperparathyroidism. Preoperative serum calcium and intact-parathyroid hormone levels are the most useful diagnostic parameters that allow differentiating primary hyperparathyroidism from
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The key to simplified management of an undescended parathyroid adenoma
Cirugía y Cirujanos, 2021 Undescended parathyroid adenoma is a rare cause of primary hyperparathyroidism that happens < 1% of cases. If not suspected, it can lead to a negative bilateral parathyroid exploration and extensive iatrogenic trauma.
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European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Diseases, 2015 Fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) of thyroid nodules commonly reveals the presence of oncocytic cells (or Hürthle cells) in a follicular neoplasm. Histological examination is necessary to determine the benign or malignant nature of the tumour.
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Primary Hyperparathyroidism due to Parathyroid Adenoma Originated from Supernumerary Gland
Case Reports in Otolaryngology, 2018 Introduction. The variability of the location of the parathyroid glands is directly related to the events that occur during embryonic development. The impact that an individual submits more than four parathyroid glands is close to 13%.
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A case report: Giant cystic parathyroid adenoma presenting with parathyroid crisis after Vitamin D replacement [PDF]
, 2012 Background: Parathyroid adenoma with cystic degeneration is a rare cause of primary hyperparathyroidism. The clinical and biochemical presentation may mimic parathyroid carcinoma.
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Preoperative localization of water clear cell giant parathyroid adenoma: A case report
Radiology Case ReportsPrimary hyperparathyroidism commonly results from a solitary parathyroid adenoma. A water clear cell parathyroid adenoma represents a rare histological variant. This report presents the challenges of preoperative detection of a giant parathyroid adenoma,
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Thyroxine-binding globulin: investigation of microheterogeneity [PDF]
, 1981 Preparations of T4-binding globulin (TBG) from human serum was performed using only two affinity chromatography steps. Purity of the protein was demonstrated by a single band in overloaded disc and sodium dodecyl sulfate electrophoresis, equimolar ...
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Surgeon-Performed Ultrasound as Preoperative Localization Study in Patients with Primary Hyperparathyroidism [PDF]
, 2011 Background: Minimally invasive parathyroidectomy is the treatment of choice for single-gland primary hyperparathyroidism. However, the exact location of the abnormal gland has to be established. Sestamibi scintigraphy, computed tomography and ultrasound (
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