Parathyroiditis associated with hyperparathyroidism and branchial cysts.
Am J Clin Pathol
; 96(3): 348-50, 1991 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-1715127
ABSTRACT
A 57-year-old man had renal stones, and biochemical investigation led to a diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism. Surgical exploration revealed bilateral inferior parathyroid enlargement. Both glands were removed; macroscopically, small cysts were seen on cut sections. Histologic examination showed broad bands of fibrosis, lymphoid follicles, and plasma cells that diffusely effaced the parathyroid architecture. Such features--if seen in the thyroid gland--would be reminiscent of an autoimmune process. The cysts were lined by respiratory and squamous epithelia and contained lymphoid follicles in their walls. Less affected areas of the parathyroid tissue were hyperplastic. It is believed that the inflammatory response in the parathyroid glands that is described in this article may be characteristic. It may result from the cysts or their contents or from an autoimmune reaction.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Doenças das Paratireoides
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Tireoidite Autoimune
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Branquioma
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Neoplasias de Cabeça e Pescoço
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Hiperparatireoidismo
Tipo de estudo:
Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am J Clin Pathol
Ano de publicação:
1991
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
África do Sul