[Parathyroid cysts: comments apropos a case].
A case of non-functioning parathyroid cyst is reported, in which the preoperative diagnosis was missed. A careful review of the pertinent literature allows to outline the correct approach to this rare pathology as for the diagnosis and the treatment; as well, to enlight the current controversies about the physiopathology and the pathology.
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I Istituto di Clinica Chirurgica, Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza.
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Cavallaro
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Giacchino
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D003560:Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010279:Parathyroid Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D010280:Parathyroid Glands / Q000473:pathology; D016105:Parathyroidectomy