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Mildly hyperparathyroid.
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Parathyroid adenoma - ectopic
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Elongated ovoid mass in the upper posterior mediastinum in a right para-esophageal location at the T1/2 level, measuring 19 mm in superoinferior extent and 7.6 x 4.7 mm in the axial plane. This is compatible with an ectopic parathyroid adenoma.
Case Discussion
Normal thyroid, no parathyroid glands visualized in normal location.
Not identified prospectively. SPECT scan triggered review of initial CT.