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Case Report
Primary hyperparathyroidism in a giant parathyroid adenoma: A first case report in Jazan, Southern Region, Saudi Arabia
1 Department of Surgery, Jazan University Hospital, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
2 Department of Surgery, King Fahad Central Hospital, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
3 Medical Student, Jazan Medical College, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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Wafa Khudier
Department of Surgery, King Fahad Central Hospital, Jazan,
Saudi Arabia
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Article ID: 100146Z12HA2024
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Alessa H, Khudier W, Daak L, Aljudayba R. Primary hyperparathyroidism in a giant parathyroid adenoma: A first case report in Jazan, Southern Region, Saudi Arabia. J Case Rep Images Surg 2024;10(2):32–35.ABSTRACT
Introduction: Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is the third most prevalent endocrine disorder and is primarily caused by parathyroid adenomas. Giant parathyroid adenoma (GPA), defined as an adenoma weighing over 3.5 g and larger than 2 cm, is a rare entity.
Case Report: This report presents a case of a 70-year-old female from Jazan, Saudi Arabia, diagnosed with GPA and PHPT. The patient exhibited high serum calcium levels and a palpable neck mass, prompting further investigations. Imaging and laboratory findings confirmed the diagnosis, leading to successful surgical removal of the adenoma.
Conclusion: Postoperatively, the patient’s condition improved significantly, highlighting the importance of considering GPA in the differential diagnosis of neck masses.
Keywords: Giant adenoma, Hypercalcemia, Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid
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Author Contributions
Halimah Alessa - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Wafa Khudier - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Lojain Daak - Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Final approval of the version to be published
Reham Aljudayba - Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Final approval of the version to be published
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