A male in his early thirties, without any prior medical history, presented with a history of fatigue.Upon examination, mild hypercalcemia and elevated levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH) were observed.The patient was subsequently referred to our endocrine surgery department.Ultrasound and sestamibi scintigraphy revealed an enlarged right superior parathyroid gland measuring 20 mm.The patient had no family history suggestive of parathyroid disease or MEN1related manifestations.A focused parathyroidectomy was performed.
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