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Parathyroidectomy - series

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Normal anatomy

The parathyroid glands are found in front of the thyroid gland. There are two small pea-sized glands on either side, just behind the thyroid gland. The parathyroid glands regulate blood levels of calcium.

Parathyroidectomy - series

Review Date: 11/10/2004
Reviewed By: Brendan T. Campbell, M.D., M.P.H., Department of Surgery, Arkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock, AR. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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