Table 1 Clinical and biochemical features of patients with MEPA
Variable | Case 1 | Case 2 | Case 3 | Case 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 59 | 51 | 54 | 46 |
Gender | Female | Female | Female | Female |
Pre-operative corrected calcium (mg/dl) | 9,7 | 15,1 | 7,02 | 10 |
Pre-operative PTH (pg/dl) | 182 | 302,9 | 1382 | 300 |
Tumor size after removal (mm) | 18 × 14 | Multifragmented | 29 × 35 × 27 | 30 × 15 × 10 |
Post-operative calcium (mg/dl) | 9 | 10,40 | 8,30 | 8 |
Post-operative PTH (pg/dl) | 372,2 | 74,50 | 25,6 | 100 |
Parathyroid auto transplantation | NO | Left arm | Left arm | NO |
Surgical time (min) | 180 | 160 | 140 | 120 |
Hospital Stay (days) | 16 | 25 | 16 | 7 |