Le cancer parathyroidien [a' propos d'un cas]

ABSTRACT

The parathyroidal carcinoma is a rare disease which represents I% of the causes of primary hyperparathyroidism. About 200 cases are registered in the literature. A 31 year old woman, presented, 5 years ago, a tumor in right thyroidical lodge and a severe emaciation without adenopathy or dysthroidism. This mass was hypoechogen and scintiscan didn't fix it. In addition to that she presented. A biological inflammatory syndrome, hypercalcinemia and a diffuse bone demineralization. She was operated on in March 92 [total thyroidectomy]. Histology and especially immunohistochemistry led us to conclude to a parathyroidal carcinoma Through our observation and literature review we try to analyze the histological,biological and clinical particularities of this neoplasia. Keys Words Hyperparathyroidism. Parathyroidal carcinoma