Abstract
Parathyroid Cysts (PC) comprise rare lesions commonly located in the neck and anterior mediastinal region, being either non-functioning or functioning. Functioning PC can be manifested with signs and symptoms of Primary Hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). We report a case of 59-year-old female patient with symptomatic PHPT, caused by a functioning PC, successfully treated with parathyroidectomy.
Highlights
Parathyroid Cysts (PC) are rare lesions found in the neck and anterior mediastinal region [1,2]
Symptoms and clinical findings of non-functioning cysts are limited mainly to those caused by compression of the adjacent structures, while Functioning Cysts (FPC) are related to excessive secretion of Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) [1]
FPC can present with signs and symptoms of Primary Hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) [2]
Summary
Parathyroid Cysts (PC) are rare lesions found in the neck and anterior mediastinal region [1,2]. Symptoms and clinical findings of non-functioning cysts are limited mainly to those caused by compression of the adjacent structures, while Functioning Cysts (FPC) are related to excessive secretion of PTH [1]. FPC can present with signs and symptoms of Primary Hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) [2]. We report a case of functioning FPC associated with PHPT describing our diagnostic and therapeutic approach.
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