ea0002p15 | Clinical case reports | SFE2001
Stanaway S
, Haqqani M
, Cave-Bigley D
, Gill G
, Vinjamuri S
, Weston P
IntroductionPrimary hyperparathyroidism (PHP) due to adenoma or hyperplasia is common and is being increasingly diagnosed. Overall 80% are due to single adenoma, 15% to multiglandular hyperplasia, 3% to multiple adenomata (usually 2) and 2% to carcinoma. In 20-30% the glands will be ectopically placed, usually within the neck, though can be anywhere from the skull base to the diaphragm.Surgery is the treatment and a longterm debate...