Management of Type III Intrathyroidal Parathyroid Adenomas By Enucleation: Case Report and Literature Review
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Youssef Ahmed M, Katreddy Venkata, Ahmed Yasin, Nibelle Isabelle, Poletti Arturo Mario
Primary Institution: College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, ARE
Hypothesis
The management of type III intrathyroidal parathyroid adenomas by enucleation offers a viable alternative for selected primary hyperparathyroidism patients.
Conclusion
The case highlights the successful management of type III intrathyroidal parathyroid adenoma while preserving thyroid tissue, resulting in less morbidity.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had elevated calcium and parathyroid hormone levels indicating primary hyperparathyroidism.
- Thyroid ultrasound confirmed the presence of a thyroid lobe nodule.
- The patient underwent successful surgical excision with no complications.
Takeaway
Doctors can remove a type of parathyroid tumor that is stuck in the thyroid without taking out the whole thyroid, which helps keep the patient healthy.
Methodology
The patient underwent surgical excision of the left parathyroid adenoma by cervicotomy with thyroid lobe preservation.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 48-year-old male patient.
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