Extracapsular haemorrhage from a parathyroid adenoma presenting as a massive cervical haematoma.
Spontaneous massive haemorrhage from a parathyroid adenoma is rare. It can cause extensive cervical ecchymosis as well as compression of structures within the neck. We present a case, discuss the diagnostic features and review the literature.
Hellier
W P
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Department of Otolaryngology, Frimley Park Hospital, Surrey, UK.
McCombe
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D000236:Adenoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D004438:Ecchymosis / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009333:Neck; D010279:Parathyroid Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D010282:Parathyroid Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis