Persistent primary hyperparathyroidism caused by an ectopic adenoma in the piriform sinus: case report and review of the literature
The ectopic parathyroid adenoma in the pyriform sinus is so uncommon that only fourteen cases have been reported. However, the pyriform sinus should be considered a possible location of ectopic parathyroid glands, especially in the setting of persistent or recurrent PHPT after parathyroid surgery.
Authors
- Elisa Dinoi
- MASSIMO GIAMBALVO
- Stefano Berrettini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3174-702X)
- Chiara Sardella (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2497-5825)
- Iacopo Dallan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1303-857X)
- Elena Pardi
- Veronica Seccia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6297-8034)
- Filomena Cetani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2558-9547)
- Simone Della Valentina
- Laura Pierotti
- Gabriele Materazzi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3040-516X)
Institutions
- University of Pisa (IT)
- Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Pisana (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Oncology
- Published
- 2024-08-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2024.1431561
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Parathyroid Disorders and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.34