@article{2989878,
    title = "Preoperative imaging and localization of a mediastinal parathyroid adenoma. A case report",
    author = "Mariolis-Sapsakos, T. and Anastasiou, N. and Tasis, N. and Tsouknidas, I. and Gavala, A. and Katsipoulakis, A. and Filippou, D.",
    journal = "Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants",
    year = "2021",
    volume = "31",
    number = "4",
    pages = "73-75",
    publisher = "Begell House, Inc",
    issn = "1050-6934",
    doi = "10.1615/JLONGTERMEFFMEDIMPLANTS.2021038881",
    keywords = "Diagnosis, Case reports;  Ectopic parathyroid;  Hyperparathyroidism;  Localisation;  Mediastinal parathyroid;  Parathyroid;  Parathyroid adenoma;  Parathyroid hormones;  Preoperative diagnosis;  Surgical planning, Tumors, parathyroid hormone;  technetium 99m, abdominal tenderness;  adult;  Article;  blood sampling;  calcium blood level;  cancer localization;  case report;  clinical article;  computer assisted tomography;  epigastric pain;  female;  human;  human tissue;  hypercalcemia;  mediastinum tumor;  middle aged;  nausea;  parathyroid adenoma;  preoperative evaluation;  primary hyperparathyroidism;  scintigraphy;  thoracotomy;  thyroid function;  adenoma;  diagnostic imaging;  parathyroid gland;  parathyroid tumor;  primary hyperparathyroidism, Adenoma;  Female;  Humans;  Hyperparathyroidism, Primary;  Middle Aged;  Parathyroid Glands;  Parathyroid Neoplasms",
    abstract = "Introduction: Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a common endocrine entity associated with increased parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion. A single parathyroid adenoma is the cause of PHPT in the majority of cases. However, due to their embryological origin, discovery of ectopic parathyroid tissue is not extraordinary. Case Presentation: This is a case of a rare mediastinal parathyroid adenoma in a 56-year-old woman with emphasis on the preoperative diagnosis and accurate localization. Conclusion: Due to its small size and its various possible spots, ectopic parathyroid gland adenoma localization can be challenging. For this reason, careful preoperative mapping and surgical planning are essential before any exploration for parathyroid adenomas. © 2021 by Begell House, Inc. www.begellhouse.com."
}