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    J Clin Ultrasound. 2008 May;36(4):243-6.

    Cystic parathyroid adenoma within a multinodular goiter: a rare cause of primary hyperparathyroidism.

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    3rd Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Palacky University Hospital, I.P.Pavlova 6, 775 20 Olomouc, Czech Republic.

    Abstract

    Parathyroid cysts are uncommon lesions that do not have a specific sonographic appearance. We report a rare case of a functionally active cystic parathyroid adenoma as a cause of primary hyperparathyroidism and discuss the difficulties associated with the diagnosis. In this case, the association with a multinodular goiter made preoperative differentiation from thyroid cysts difficult. Demonstration of a high intact parathyroid hormone level in the aspirated cyst fluid was critical for the correct diagnosis.

    (c) 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Clin Ultrasound, 2008.

    PMID:
    18092317
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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