29. Parathyroid adenoma: Difference between revisions
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'''Theory''': | '''Theory''':[[File:Parathyroid adenoma - oxyphilic and chief cells.png|thumb|Oxyphilic and chief cells|346x346px]]Parathyroid adenoma must be differentiated from parathyroid hyperplasia and parathyroid carcinoma during histological examination. Parathyroid adenoma has a rim of normal parenchyme surrounding it. If this was PTH hyperplasia no normal parenchyme would be seen. Also, in PTH adenoma is only one PTH gland enlarged while in hyperplasia all glands are enlarged. | ||
Parathyroid adenoma must be differentiated from parathyroid hyperplasia and parathyroid carcinoma during histological examination. Parathyroid adenoma has a rim of normal parenchyme surrounding it. If this was PTH hyperplasia no normal parenchyme would be seen. Also, in PTH adenoma is only one PTH gland enlarged while in hyperplasia all glands are enlarged. | |||
To differentiate parathyroid adenoma and carcinoma, one must inspect the number of fat cells (among other factors, like invasion of structures or metastasis). Characteristic for parathyroid carcinoma is the decreased number of adipocytes. | To differentiate parathyroid adenoma and carcinoma, one must inspect the number of fat cells (among other factors, like invasion of structures or metastasis). Characteristic for parathyroid carcinoma is the decreased number of adipocytes. | ||
[[Category:Pathology 2 - Histopathology slides]] | [[Category:Pathology 2 - Histopathology slides]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:16, 7 July 2024
Staining: HE
Organ: Parathyroid
Description:
The tumor is encapsulated. It is comprised of two types of cells:
- Chief cells – pale cytoplasm
- Oxyphilic cells – eosinophilic cytoplasm
The tumor cells show no atypia as this is a benign tumor. The tumor forms no structures. It also contains no adipose tissue, unlike the normal parathyroid gland.
Diagnosis: Parathyroid adenoma
Causes:
- Sporadic
- Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN)
Theory:
Parathyroid adenoma must be differentiated from parathyroid hyperplasia and parathyroid carcinoma during histological examination. Parathyroid adenoma has a rim of normal parenchyme surrounding it. If this was PTH hyperplasia no normal parenchyme would be seen. Also, in PTH adenoma is only one PTH gland enlarged while in hyperplasia all glands are enlarged.
To differentiate parathyroid adenoma and carcinoma, one must inspect the number of fat cells (among other factors, like invasion of structures or metastasis). Characteristic for parathyroid carcinoma is the decreased number of adipocytes.