Respiratory Distress Caused by Giant Parathyroid Adenoma
Ahmed Chekairi, Mohamed Miguil
Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · pp. 1–4 · Published 25 May 2017
10.9734/BJMMR/2017/33530Abstract
We report a rare case of a giant mediastinal parathyroid adenoma that caused acute respiratory distress in a patient admitted to the emergency department. Initial arterial blood gas analysis showed hypercalcemia that pointed out to the diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism. Further investigation revealed presence of parathyroid adenoma. Following medical treatment of acute respiratory distress and hypercalcemia,
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