title: Parathyroid cysts.
abstract: Parathyroid cysts are relatively uncommon. They may be non-functioning or associated with primary hyperparathyroidism. Three patients are presented, including one with a large mediastinal parathyroid cyst, and these cases illustrate the range of pathological and clinical features.
authors.affiliation: Royal Brisbane Hospital, Queensland, Australia.
authors.forename: I R
authors.initials: IR
authors.lastname: Gough
mesh_terms: D000236:Adenoma / Q000473:pathology; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003560:Cysts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006961:Hyperparathyroidism / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010279:Parathyroid Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D010282:Parathyroid Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D011859:Radiography