Presentation
Bilateral loin pain and generalized bony ache.
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Parathyroid adenoma - probable
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An oval shaped juxtathyroid lesion is seen in the left parapharyngeal location. It lies postero-inferior to the left thryoid lobe. It appears hypo- to isodense in relation to the adjacent thyroid with a dense calcific focus within. It shows rather homogeneous enhancement in the post contrast study.
Case Discussion
Parathyroid adenoma is the most common cause of primary hyperparathyroidism.
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