Case Report
Volume: 8 | Issue: 2 | Published: Apr 16, 2024 | Pages: 33 - 36 | DOI: 10.24911/ejmcr.173-1704652051
Uncommon Cystic Presentation of a Common Cervical Mass
Authors:
Joya El-Haddad
, Marc Tassart
Article Info
Authors
Marc Tassart
Department of Radiology, Tenon hospital, Radiology department, Paris, France.
Publication History
Received: January 07, 2024
Revised: March 17, 2024
Accepted: March 29, 2024
Published: April 16, 2024
Abstract
Background: Parathyroid cysts (PCs) are rare, constituting less than 0.5% of parathyroid lesions. PCs are often asymptomatic or present with non-specific symptoms, posing challenges for accurate diagnosis. Case Presentation: We report a case of a 22-year-old female presenting a painless, growing left-sided neck mass. Imaging, including contrast-enhanced neck CT, MRI, and high-resolution ultrasound, revealed a purely cystic lesion in the anterior upper mediastinum. Subsequent ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) confirmed the cystic nature. In situ PTH levels were elevated, leading to the diagnosis of a non-functioning parathyroid cyst. Surgical intervention was avoided, and symptomatic relief was achieved through US-guided cyst aspiration. Conclusion: This case emphasizes the rarity of non-functioning PCs and underscores the importance of a comprehensive diagnostic approach, including imaging studies and FNAC with in situ dosage of PTH levels.
Keywords: Parathyroid cyst- FNAC- In situ PTH- Diagnosis-Case report, green
Pubmed Style
Joya El-Haddad, Marc Tassart. Uncommon Cystic Presentation of a Common Cervical Mass. EJMCR. 2024; 16 (April 2024): 33-36. doi:10.24911/ejmcr.173-1704652051
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Joya El-Haddad, Marc Tassart. Uncommon Cystic Presentation of a Common Cervical Mass. https://ejmcr.com/articles/1259 [Access: December 25, 2024]. doi:10.24911/ejmcr.173-1704652051
AMA (American Medical Association) Style
Joya El-Haddad, Marc Tassart. Uncommon Cystic Presentation of a Common Cervical Mass. EJMCR. 2024; 16 (April 2024): 33-36. doi:10.24911/ejmcr.173-1704652051
Vancouver/ICMJE Style
Joya El-Haddad, Marc Tassart. Uncommon Cystic Presentation of a Common Cervical Mass. EJMCR. (2024), [cited December 25, 2024]; 16 (April 2024): 33-36. doi:10.24911/ejmcr.173-1704652051
Harvard Style
Joya El-Haddad, Marc Tassart (2024) Uncommon Cystic Presentation of a Common Cervical Mass. EJMCR, 16 (April 2024): 33-36. doi:10.24911/ejmcr.173-1704652051
Chicago Style
Joya El-Haddad, Marc Tassart. "Uncommon Cystic Presentation of a Common Cervical Mass." 16 (2024), 33-36. doi:10.24911/ejmcr.173-1704652051
MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style
Joya El-Haddad, Marc Tassart. "Uncommon Cystic Presentation of a Common Cervical Mass." 16.April 2024 (2024), 33-36. Print. doi:10.24911/ejmcr.173-1704652051
APA (American Psychological Association) Style
Joya El-Haddad, Marc Tassart (2024) Uncommon Cystic Presentation of a Common Cervical Mass. , 16 (April 2024), 33-36. doi:10.24911/ejmcr.173-1704652051