Parathyroid gland
There are four parathyroid glands in the neck, usually attached to the thyroid gland. They control the calcium levels in the blood which is important to a wide array of functions throughout the body. The most common problem with parathyroid glands is anoveractive gland due to a benign tumour called primary hyperparathyroidism. In 90%+ of cases, only one gland is involved.
The surgery of the parathyroid glands involves locating the diseased parathyroid gland, either with imaging before surgery or by a neck exploration at surgery. If the abnormal gland(s) are found on imaging prior to surgery, then a minimalist targeted approach to removing the abnormal gland can be undertaken. If they cannot be found or disease is due to multi-gland disease, then a bilateral neck exploration is undertaken and the abnormal glands removed.
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Mr Ricard Simo
Otolaryngology / ENTExpert in:
- Dysphagia
- Head and neck cancer
- Thyroid gland surgery
- Parathyroid gland
- Pharyngeal Pouch
- Salivary gland surgery
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Dr Jeannie Todd
Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolismExpert in:
- Thyroid disorders
- Polycystic ovaries (PCOS)
- Parathyroid gland
- Diseases of the pituitary and hypothalamus
- Diabetes
- Adrenal glands disorders
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Dr Felicity Kaplan
Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolismExpert in:
- Diabetes
- Thyroid disorders
- Parathyroid gland
- Osteoporosis
- Polycystic ovaries (PCOS)
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