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Case Report
Parathyroidectomy guided by intraoperative parathyroid hormone monitoring in a case of parathyroid hyperplasia
1 Post Graduate Intern, Thumbay Labs, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
2 Assistant Professor and Specialist Pathology, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
3 Anatomic Pathology Specialist and Lecturer, Thumbay Labs, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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Lena Abdu Baset Labania
Gulf Medical University, Ajman,
United Arab Emirates
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Article ID: 101139Z01MH2020
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Hussain MN, Labania LAB, Hassanein EHI, Bylappa SK. Parathyroidectomy guided by intraoperative parathyroid hormone monitoring in a case of parathyroid hyperplasia. Int J Case Rep Images 2020;11:101139Z01MH2020.ABSTRACT
Introduction: Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a common endocrine disorder of the parathyroid glands, characterized by excessive production of parathyroid hormone by one or more of the parathyroid glands, causing hypercalcemia. The cause is usually an abnormal group of cells forming a benign parathyroid adenoma, hyperplasia, or, rarely, a carcinoma. Primary hyperparathyroidism is typically diagnosed by routine serum chemistry analysis showing hypercalcemia, hypophosphatemia, and elevated parathyroid hormone (PTH) level.
Case Report: A case report of a 54-year-old female who presented with pain, swelling, and itching in the front of the neck for few months. Laboratory investigations revealed sustained hypercalcemia and gradually elevating PTH level. Computed tomography (CT) scan showed multiple hypo-enhancing thyroid nodules in both lobes. Ultrasonography (USG) showed an enlarged thyroid gland with multiple variable-sized cystic to spongiform nodules suggesting multinodular colloid goiter. Total thyroidectomy with right superior parathyroidectomy was done. Intraoperative PTH level monitoring showed markedly decreased level. Microscopically, fat tissue was present throughout the sections, no compressed tissue at the periphery, few chief and oxyphil (oncocytic) cells were seen.
Conclusion: These findings were most consistent with parathyroid hyperplasia. However, PTH level decreased immediately after surgery for >50% (Miami or “>50% intraoperative PTH drop” criterion). It can be either due to parathyroid adenoma or single gland hyperplasia. Thus, it could be challenging to distinguish between parathyroid adenoma and hyperplasia. Correct diagnosis is achieved only after correlating the pathologic findings with the clinical setting and biochemical results and it is advised for long-term follow-up with PTH level in cases of hyperplasia.
Keywords: Adenoma, Hypercalcemia, Hyperparathyroidism, Hyperplasia, Parathyroid hormone
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Author Contributions
Maryam Nasir Hussain - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Drafting the article, Final approval of the version to be published
Lena Abdu Baset Labania - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Drafting the article, Final approval of the version to be published
Eman Hassan Ibrahim Hassanein - Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Sunil Kumar Bylappa - Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Guaranter of SubmissionThe corresponding author is the guarantor of submission.
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