Abstract
A patient with secondary hyperparathyroidism was found to have two intrathyroidal parathyroid glands. Parathyroid glands are found completely within the substance of the thyroid in approximately 2 to 8% of all cases. The surgical approach to hyperparathyroidism is discussed.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Functional Laterality
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Humans
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Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary / pathology
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Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary / surgery*
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Hyperplasia
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Parathyroid Glands / pathology*
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Parathyroid Glands / surgery
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Thyroid Gland / pathology
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Thyroid Gland / surgery*