Intrathymic Parathyroid Adenoma Presenting with Seizures

Abstract

A 59-year-old diabetic patient was admitted with loss of consciousness and convulsions. Hypercalcaemia and hypoglycaemia were discovered. Computed tomographic and technetium scans revealed a retrosternal paramedian nodule. Radical thymectomy was performed by median sternotomy. Diagnosis of intrathymic parathyroid adenoma was made. One year later the patient had good diabetes control without clinical symptoms.

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P. Van Schil

P. Van Schil, M.D., Ph.D. Department of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery University Hospital of Antwerp Wilrijkstraat 10 B-2650 Edegem, Belgium Tel.: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected]