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Parathyroid gland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (341 words) |
 | The parathyroid glands are small endocrine glands in the neck, usually located within the thyroid gland, which produce parathyroid hormone. |
| Parathyroid hormone is a small protein that takes part in the control of calcium and phosphorus homeostasis, as well as bone physiology. |
| A Sestamibi scan is often used to determine which parathyroid gland(s) are responsible for overproduction of parathyroid hormone. |
| Parathyroid Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment (3859 words) |
| 85% is secondary to a solitary parathyroid adenoma. |
| The superior parathyroid glands arise from the fourth branchial pouch. |
| In the event that bilateral neck exploration does not reveal parathyroid pathology, the thyroid gland should be examined (2-5% of patients have intrathyroidal parathyroid), followed by examination of the thymus and superior mediastinum. |
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