Case Report: Multiple skeletal lesions as the initial presentation of primary hyperparathyroidism: A case of parathyroid adenoma mimicking malignancy

This case highlights the importance of considering endocrine etiologies when evaluating patients with atypical bone lesions, particularly in patients presenting with atypical respiratory symptoms and thoracic imaging findings that closely mimic primary lung malignancy with bone metastases.

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Frontiers in Endocrinology
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2026-02-16
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2026.1745014
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Parathyroid Disorders and Treatments
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Case Report: Multiple skeletal lesions as the initial presentation of primary hyperparathyroidism: A case of parathyroid adenoma mimicking malignancy

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Case Report: Multiple skeletal lesions as the initial presentation of primary hyperparathyroidism: A case of parathyroid adenoma mimicking malignancy

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This case highlights the importance of considering endocrine etiologies when evaluating patients with atypical bone lesions, particularly in patients presenting with atypical respiratory symptoms and thoracic imaging findings that closely mimic primary lung malignancy with bone metastases.

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Sichuan Cancer Hospital (CN)
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