An Unusual Neck Mass: A Case of a Parathyroid Cyst and Review of the Literature
Parathyroid cysts (PC) are an unusual cause of neck swellings. The majority are nonfunctioning and prove to be a diagnostic challenge given their nonspecific physical and radiological characteristics. This is compounded by their rare occurrence, leading them to be overlooked in the differential diag...
Main Authors: | Anand Goomany, Amy Rafferty, Ian Smith |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2015-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Surgery |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/243527 |
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