Atypical parathyroid adenoma
Parathyroid lesions clinically manifest themselves in the form of primary
hyperparathyroidism most of the times. Parathyroid adenoma constitutes one
of the important causes of the same. Although rare, they pose considerable
diagnostic dilemma to the pathologist. A 50‑year‑old female presented to the
surgical outpatient of our hospital with a history of recurrent pancreatitis. Clinical
examination revealed a mass in the neck which was radiologically demonstrated
as right inferior parathyroid mass. The same mass was surgically excised and
histopathological features are discussed in this report
hyperparathyroidism most of the times. Parathyroid adenoma constitutes one
of the important causes of the same. Although rare, they pose considerable
diagnostic dilemma to the pathologist. A 50‑year‑old female presented to the
surgical outpatient of our hospital with a history of recurrent pancreatitis. Clinical
examination revealed a mass in the neck which was radiologically demonstrated
as right inferior parathyroid mass. The same mass was surgically excised and
histopathological features are discussed in this report