Abstract
A rare case of ganglioneuromatous polyposis of the colon found in association with mucinous adenocarcinoma and primary hyperparathyroidism caused by a parathyroid adenoma in a 77-year-old woman is described. We discuss the clinical implications of this finding and review the literature.
MeSH terms
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Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous / pathology*
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Adenoma / complications
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Adenoma / pathology*
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Aged
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Colonic Polyps / pathology*
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Female
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Ganglioneuroma / pathology*
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Humans
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Hyperparathyroidism / etiology*
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Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / pathology*
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Parathyroid Neoplasms / complications
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Parathyroid Neoplasms / pathology*