Primary hyperparathyroidism

Clin Case Rep. 2019 Mar 5;7(4):849-850. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.2035. eCollection 2019 Apr.

Abstract

We report a case of hyperparathyroidism with hypercalcemia caused by a giant parathyroid adenoma. We use a technetium sestamibi scan to locate parathyroid mass. Bone emission computed tomography revealed the classic signs of metabolic osteopathy. She was recovered after parathyroidectomy.

Keywords: emission computed tomography; hypercalcemia; hyperparathyroidism; parathyroid adenoma.