Parathyroid adenoma apoplexy mimicking a thyroid bleeding cyst: a seemingly innocent condition that can be life-threatening
Primary hyperparathyroidism most commonly presents with hypercalcaemia. Rarely, parathyroid apoplexy or haemorrhage mimicking a thyroid bleeding cyst is the first presentation of a parathyroid adenoma. A woman presented with a sudden-onset painful ‘goitre’. Ultrasound showed a cystic nodule located...
Main Authors: | Jasmine Van de Kerkhof, Jacqueline Bijnens, Frank De Geeter, Catherine Dick, Pascale De Paepe, Annick Van den Bruel |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Bioscientifica
2023-12-01
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Series: | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports |
Online Access: | https://edm.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/edm/2023/4/EDM22-0385.xml |
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