Case History 70/F, Known Diabetic, Hypertensive, Anemic (Hb7.6gms%), IHD, TMT Positive, Electrolyte imbalance, not able to walk or stand past 1 month Presented with Hypercalcemic crisis (Coma- 2 months back), Persistent nausea & Vomiting Evaluated
Very High Calcium & PTH
Biochemistry
Hypercalcemic crisis managed medically
Concordant USG & Sestamibi Findings
Sestamibi Scan
USG: Showed a Single Right adenoma
Anaesthetist view
Cardiologist Opinion: Very High surgical risk for Cardiac events Transfused 1 pint of Packed RBCS the day before Surgery
Positioning
Plane between straps and sternocleidomastoid(SCM) muscle right side SCM Straps
Parathyroid visulaisation SCM Parathyroid tumor
Visulalisation of both Parathyroid tumors Inferior Superior
Thyroid Superior Inferior Double Parathyroid adenomas
Thyroid Tumor bed after removal of both Parathyroid tumors, Wound Closed without a drain
Surgical Specimen
Closer view of the Double adenomas Superior: 3.2x2.7x1.1cm Weight 8.2 gms Inferior: 4.2x 3.1x2.6cm Weight 14.6 gms
Post op Serum CalciumSerum PTH Preop 20.1, , 15.2, 12.4, 11.4 ( after 3 doses of Bisphophonates) pg/ml Post op pg/ml (1 hour postop) Postop Day 27.2 Postop Day 38.1 (with calcium & Vit D Supplements)- discharged Patient did not develop symptomatic hypocalcemia, Voice normal, Wound healthy discharged with Oral Calcium & vitamin D supplements