Calcinosis of the internal jugular vein: Interesting presentation of tertiary hyperparathyroidism

Abstract

Abstract Tumoral calcinosis is a severe complication of hemodialysis. A 49‐year‐old male on dialysis for end‐stage renal disease developed a large calcified retropharyngeal mass. This caused stridor and dyspnea, necessitating an emergency awake tracheostomy. This is the first report of internal jugular vein calcinosis. Surgery is recommended.

Keywords

• calcinosis
• hyperparathyroidism
• internal jugular vein
• tracheostomy