title: Functioning parathyroid cyst.
abstract: Cystic lesions of the parathyroid gland associated with hyperparathyroidism are decidedly uncommon and may lead to confusion when appropriate work-up and therapy are instituted. A case of a functioning parathyroid cyst is presented, followed by a concise review of pertinent literature and recommendations for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Safran
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003560:Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010279:Parathyroid Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery