Surgical management of parathyroid carcinoma : A case report Manejo quirúrgico de carcinoma de paratiroides: A propósito de un caso

Introduction: Parathyroid carcinoma should be taken into consideration among the differential diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism, even though it is one of the less common malignant tumours in the world, because an early diagnosis is essential for the treatment and the prognosis of the patient. Case Report: We present the case of a patient whose symptoms were compatible with hyperfunction of parathyroid gland. Due to the malignant disease suspicion and the non-invasion of adjacent tissue, he was treated with a parathyroidectomy. Conclusion: This type of treatment supposes a lower morbidity without decrease in overall survival, according to bibliography.