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Parathyroid Carcinoma in Hyperparathyroidism Jaw Tumor Syndrome

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Hyperparathyroidism jaw tumor syndrome is a rare syndrome with features of primary hyperparathyroidism, ossifying fibromas of the jaw, and parathyroid carcinoma. Certain features of hyperparathyroidism jaw tumor syndrome may suggest an underlying parathyroid carcinoma as illustrated in the case reported here. High index of suspicion for parathyroid carcinoma will require radical surgery in the first attempt and avoid re-do surgery.

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  1. Department of Surgical Oncology, St. John’s Medical College Hospital, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560034, India

    Rajaram Burrah, Susheel Jain & Elvis Joseph

  2. Department of Endocrinology, St. John’s Medical College Hospital, Bangalore, India

    Nalini Waghmore & Vivek Mathew

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Burrah, R., Jain, S., Waghmore, N. et al. Parathyroid Carcinoma in Hyperparathyroidism Jaw Tumor Syndrome. Indian J Surg 82, 102–104 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-019-01922-3

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