A rare case of supernumerary and ectopic parathyroid adenoma in the parotid gland: diagnostic and surgical challenges
Integration of 18 F-fluorocholine PET/CT into the diagnostic workflow enhances the precision of parathyroid adenoma localization, especially in rare ectopic presentations. This contributes to tailored surgical strategies and improved patient outcomes. Histopathological examination confirmed two distinct adenomas, including one embedded in the parotid gland, supporting the diagnosis of a supernumerary ectopic parathyroid adenoma.
Authors
- Nadia Lobello (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8832-479X)
- Nadia Innaro
- Corrado Pelaia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4236-7367)
- Emanuela Chiarella (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8314-715X)
- Rita Gervasi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4395-2039)
- Eugenia Allegra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5202-4333)
- Giovanna Lucia Piazzetta
- G. Soluri
- C. Scigliano
Institutions
- Magna Graecia University (IT)
- Dulbecco Telethon Institute (IT)
- Nuovo Ospedale San Giovanni di Dio (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Diagnostic Pathology
- Published
- 2025-10-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13000-025-01712-4
- Primary Topic
- Parathyroid Disorders and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00