Parathyroid

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The parathyroid glands are tiny glands that secrete parathyroid hormone (PTH), which controls calcium metabolism. Most people have four of these glands located close to the thyroid gland in the neck. Sometimes, the glands can be in unusual or ectopic locations in the neck or chest.

Diseases of the Parathyroid Glands

• Hyperparathyroidism
  • Primary hyperparathyroidism
    
  • Secondary hyperparathyroidism
    
  • Tertiary hyperparathyroidism
    
• Hypoparathyroidism
  
• Parathyroid Cancer
  

Parathyroid Surgery

Publications by our group on parathyroid disease and surgery