Hidden Tumor Causing Pancreatitis Removed in High-Risk Life-Saving Surgery

A 34-year-old woman from Greater Noida, who arrived at the hospital with severe abdominal pain, was found to be suffering from an extremely rare cause of acute pancreatitis, a hidden parathyroid tumor. Thanks to the swift coordination and expertise of doctors, she underwent a successful high-risk surgery and was discharged just five days later with significant recovery.

- DR PARVEEN MENDIRATTA

The Unexpected Cause Behind Severe Abdominal Symptoms

When the patient was first admitted to the Hospital, her symptoms pointed to acute pancreatitis, a painful and potentially life-threatening condition. However, further evaluation revealed something unusual, a high calcium level in the blood, a condition known as hypercalcemia.

While pancreatitis due to hypercalcemia is extremely rare, occurring in less than 1 percent of cases, the Doctors suspected a deeper cause. In collaboration with the hospital’s endocrinology department, they discovered a parathyroid adenoma, a benign tumor in the right parathyroid gland. This tumor was disrupting the body’s calcium balance and affecting vital organs including the bones, kidneys, and muscles.

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