Endotracheal ectopic parathyroid adenoma mimicking asthma

Özgül M. A., Seyhan E. C., Özgül G., Çetinkaya E., Büyükkale S., Ünver N., ...More

Respiratory Medicine Case Reports, vol.13, pp.28-31, 2014 (Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 13
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2014.07.006
  • Journal Name: Respiratory Medicine Case Reports
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.28-31
  • Keywords: Ectopic parathyroid adenoma, Endobronschial treatment, Trachea benign tumors
  • Istanbul Medipol University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Primary benign tumors of the trachea are uncommon. These tumors may cause tracheal occlusion and lead to a misdiagnosis of asthma. Ectopic parathyroid adenoma (EPA) can be seen anywhere between the mandibular angle and the mediastinum. The distal part of the trachea is a rare location for EPA, and EPA obstructing the endotracheal lumen has not been reported in the literature. We herein describe a 52-year-old female with a several-year history of asthma treatment who presented with progressive dyspnea. Computed tomography revealed a mass that was obstructing the tracheal lumen. Total mass excision was performed via endobronchial treatment, and pathologic examination revealed EPA.