Persistent hyperparathyroidism secondary to ectopic parathyroid adenoma in lung: Case report

Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is the most prevalent cause of hypercalcemia, affecting 0.3% of the population. The only curative procedure is parathyroidectomy. Persistent PHPT occurs in 4.7 percent of patients, even in the most skilled hands. Ectopic adenomas are challenging to localize before...

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Main Authors: Majid Valizadeh, Amir Ebadinejad, Atieh Amouzegar, Anahita Zakeri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2022.988035/full