A case of primary hyperparathyroidism due to an intrathymic ectopic parathyroid adenoma in a 15-year-old boy

• Main Authors: Youngseok Seo (Author), Kyungchul Song (Author), Han Saem Choi (Author), Junghwan Suh (Author), Ahreum Kwon (Author), Hyun Wook Chae (Author), Ho-Seong Kim (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Korean Society of Pediatric Endocrinology, 2020-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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Hypercalcemia due to primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is uncommon in children. PHPT is typically caused by a single parathyroid adenoma. Ectopic parathyroid adenomas account for 6%-16% of all parathyroid adenomas and are rare in children but should be considered in cases that present with hypercal...