# Case report: Ultrasound misdiagnoses atypical parathyroid adenoma as malignant thyroid tumor

## TL;DR

This case report highlights how ultrasound can misdiagnose an atypical parathyroid adenoma as a malignant thyroid tumor.

## Contribution

The paper presents a specific case of ultrasound misdiagnosis of atypical parathyroid adenoma, offering insights for improved diagnostic accuracy.

## Key findings

- Ultrasound signs of atypical parathyroid adenoma closely resemble those of thyroid malignancy.
- The case highlights the diagnostic challenges of distinguishing APA from thyroid cancer using imaging alone.

## Abstract

Atypical Parathyroid Adenoma (APA) is a type of tumor that lies somewhere between parathyroid adenoma and parathyroid carcinoma. It often affects adults over the age of 60, and the clinical symptoms are consistent with those of hyperparathyroidism. This condition has a low occurrence, and its ultrasonographic signs are strikingly similar to thyroid malignant tumors, making it easily misdiagnosed. As a result, a case of APA ultrasonography misdiagnosis admitted to our hospital was recorded in order to serve as a reference point for APA diagnosis.