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Journal of Neuromonitoring & Neurophysiology 2023;3(2):117-120.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54441/jnn.2023.3.2.117    Published online November 30, 2023.
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A case of ectopic parathyroid adenoma in the thymus
Yong Bae Ji, Byung Joon Yoo
Abstract
Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a common endocrine disorder with elevated serum parathyroid hormone levels. In most cases, the disease involves a single parathyroid adenoma, followed by parathyroid hyperplasia. Parathyroid glands are rare, but can be present in a variety of locations because it migrates long distance during fetal period. Therefore, the incidence of ectopic parathyroid adenoma is rare and it is not easy to diagnose ectopic parathyroid adenomas and to specify the location before surgery. Recently, we diagnosed ectopic parathyroid adenoma at the thymus and treated successfully. So, we report this case with literature review.
Key Words: Parathyroid adenoma, Ectopic parathyroid gland
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