A case series on parathyroid carcinoma: Diagnostic challenges and therapeutic approaches
Parathyroid carcinoma is a rare malignancy that demands thorough diagnostic procedures, imaging techniques, precise surgical intervention, and vigilant long-term follow-up to manage the risk of recurrence. Elevated PTH and calcium levels should raise suspicion of malignancy, especially in severe hypercalcemia. This case series illustrates how the disease can present variably, with unique challenges in each patient. Despite the limitations of current adjuvant therapies, advancements in genetic and molecular research hold promise for future therapeutic options.
Authors
- Nikita Machado
- Mena Louis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5446-9743)
- Peter Brown (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5201-3044)
- Nathaniel Grabill (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2046-1408)
- Ezra Ellis
- S So
Institutions
- Northeast Georgia Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2024-11-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.110601
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Parathyroid Disorders and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.68