International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 6, Issue 1 , Pages 39-41 , January 2011

Hyperparathyroid crisis caused by ectopic parathyroid adenoma in a pediatric patient

Received 21 December 2009 ,Accepted 18 January 2010.

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    Tc-99m scintigraphy of the patient showing focal accumulation in the suprasternal fossa.

    Tc-99m scintigraphy of the patient showing focal accumulation in the suprasternal fossa.

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    Perioperative view demonstrating the ectopic parathyroid adenomas in the suprasternal fossa.

    Perioperative view demonstrating the ectopic parathyroid adenomas in the suprasternal fossa.

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    Gross specimen after surgery showing ectopic parathyroid adenomas.

    Gross specimen after surgery showing ectopic parathyroid adenomas.

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    Pathological examination of the specimen. Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) stain, 200×.;

    Pathological examination of the specimen. Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) stain, 200×.

PII: S1871-4048(10)00007-9

doi: 10.1016/j.pedex.2010.01.005

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra
Volume 6, Issue 1 , Pages 39-41 , January 2011

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