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Extracapsular haemorrhage form a parathyroid adenoma presenting as a massive cervical haematoma

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

W. P. L. Hellier  and
A. McComber
W. P. L. Hellier*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Frimley Park Hospital, Frimley, Surrey, UK.
A. McComber
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Frimley Park Hospital, Frimley, Surrey, UK.
*
Address for correspondence: Mr W. P. L. Hellier, 50 Mortlake Road, Kew, Richmond TW9 4AT.
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Abstract

Spontaneous massive haemorrhage form a parathyroid adenoma is rare. It can cause extensive cervical ecchymosis as well as compression of structures within the neck. We present a case, discuss the diagnostic features and review the literature

Keywords

AdenomaParathyroid glandsHaemorrhage
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 111 , Issue 6 , June 1997 , pp. 585 - 587
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1997

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