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ea0029p452 | Clinical case reports - Thyroid/Others | ICEECE2012

Papillary thyroid carcinoma in two patients with primary hyperparathyroidism

Anaforoglu I. , Kose M. , Asik M. , Mollamehmetoglu B. , Algun E.

Introduction: Co-existence of medullary thyroid carcinoma and primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is well described, however, the association of non-medullary cancer and PHPT is less recognised. Herein, we report two cases of patients with PHPT and papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC).Case 1: A 55-year-old woman received a diagnosis of PHPT during investigation of her anemia. (Ca: 11.4 mEq/l, PTH: 256 pg/ml, urinary calcium: 960 mg/day). Thyroid function tes...