Parathyroid adenoma in submucosa of esophagus.
We recently excised and examined a parathyroid adenoma that was located in the submucosa of the esophagus. It was discovered when an elevated calcium level was found on a screening chemistry profile. Subsequently, the patient was found to have renal stones. At operation two other small parathyroid glands were identified. A fourth one was not found. Following removal of the adenoma, the patient's calcium level returned to normal and has remained normal for several months.
D000236:Adenoma / Q000473:pathology*; D000328:Adult; D002118:Calcium / Q000097:blood; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009092:Mucous Membrane / Q000473:pathology; D010281:Parathyroid Hormone / Q000097:blood; D010282:Parathyroid Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D010758:Phosphorus / Q000097:blood
D010281:Parathyroid Hormone; D010758:Phosphorus; D002118:Calcium