Multiple ectopic parathyroid glands

From: The American Surgeon | Date: November 1, 2000| Author: | Copyright information

Parathyroid surgery to correct primary hyperparathyroidism is successful in 80 to 97 per cent of initial explorations. Failures are often linked to inability to locate ectopic parathyroid glands. Although ectopic parathyroid glands are relatively common (15%) multiple ectopic glands are rarely reported. We describe a case of multiple ectopic parathyroid glands and the intraoperative approach to their localization and review the anatomy and embryology of ectopic parathyroid glands. A 39-year-old woman presented with fatigue, lethargy, and depression. On biochemical evaluation she was noted to ...

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