Diagnosis and Management of Parathyroid Cysts: Description with Two Cases

Parathyroid cysts are unilocular, thin-walled cysts, and they are seen very rarely. Their formation mechanisms are not clear. They are usually localized in the cervical region, and mediastinal settlements are rare. They are usually asymptomatic, but cysts that have settled in the neck may be symptom...

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Published in:Turkish Thoracic Journal 2015-10, Vol.16 (4), p.201-203
Main Authors: Aydoğdu, Koray, Şahin, Furkan, İncekara, Funda, Fındık, Göktürk, Kaya, Sadi, Ağaçkıran, Yetkin
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Language:English
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Summary:Parathyroid cysts are unilocular, thin-walled cysts, and they are seen very rarely. Their formation mechanisms are not clear. They are usually localized in the cervical region, and mediastinal settlements are rare. They are usually asymptomatic, but cysts that have settled in the neck may be symptomatic, such as tracheal pressure symptoms. There are two types-namely, functional cysts and non-functional cysts-depending on their hormonal characteristics. There are still difficulties in the diagnosis, and they can be mistaken by thyroid pathology. Treatment is surgery. We discussed two cases of parathyroid cysts that we surgically excised.
ISSN:2148-7197
2149-2530
2979-9139
DOI:10.5152/ttd.2014.4140