A Case of Ectopic Parathyroid Gland in the Hypopharyngeal Wall

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Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology 2018;34(1):29-32.
Published online May 30, 2018.

Jae Yeup Jung;Kye Hoon Park;Si-Hyong Jang;Myung Jin Ban

하인두벽에 발생한 이소성 부갑상선 1예

정재엽;박계훈;장시형;반명진

Abstract

The parathyroid glands are usually located in the posterolateral area of the thyroid gland. Due to their embryologic origin, they are sometimes found in an ectopic position from the angle of the jaw to the mediastinum. However, their incidental detection in the hypopharyngeal wall is rare. Herein, we report a case of an ectopic parathyroid gland found in the hypopharyngeal wall of a 39-year old woman with no known endocrine abnormality.

Key Words: Hypopharynx, Ectopic parathyroid gland

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