Parathyroid biopsy


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Endocrine glands
Endocrine glands
Parathyroid biopsy
Parathyroid biopsy
Alternative Names

Biopsy - parathyroid


Normal Values

The biopsy confirms that a parathyroid gland is enlarged, if hormone levels are too high, or if cells from the sample are abnormal.


What abnormal results mean

Additional conditions under which the test may be performed:



Review Date: 07/28/2006
Reviewed By: J.A. Lee, M.D., Division of Surgery, UCSF, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.


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