title: An unusual cause of a mediastinal mass.
abstract: Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a disorder resulting in hypercalcaemia due to autonomous over secretion of parathyroid hormone. Mediastinal parathyroid adenoma is a rare disorder which can present with a widened mediastinum on a plain film. Its always important to check calcium level in patients who present with a mediastinal mass to rule out PHPT. Recognition of this disorder is crucial to prevent long-term sequelae. The authors report an interesting case and discuss further about it, which would be of help both to a specialist and a general physician.
authors: Department of Endocrinology & Medicine, Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Derby, UK. drmohdrafi@doctors.net.uk
authors: Abdul Rafi
authors: AR
authors: Mohammed
authors: Rustam
authors: R
authors: Rea
authors: Chas
authors: C
authors: Ubhi
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D049950:Hyperparathyroidism, Primary / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008479:Mediastinal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed