Tertiary hyperparathyroidism masking an atypical parathyroid tumor

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Atypical parathyroid tumors represent a group of parathyroid neoplasms of uncertain malignant potential. In view of preoperative diagnostic difficulties, suspicious features for malignancy may guide the surgeon to perform a radical surgical approach.

Keywords

• atypical parathyroid tumor
• renal failure
• tertiary hyperparathyroidism (THPT)
• total parathyroidectomy