Endocrine Abstracts

Ectopic parathyroid glands arise from aberrant migration during early stage of development. Lack of successful identification leads to failed parathyroid surgery and persistent hyperparathyroidism.Case History: A 57-year-old lady presented with abdominal discomfort and diffuse bone pain. Her corrected serum calcium was raised at 2.81mmol/l, reduced serum phosphate with an inappropriate intact PTH concentration of 10.5 pmol/l. Initial, vi...