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Hyperparathyroidism : Treatments

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Treatments List

Treatments could include:

Treatments Overview Articles

Hyperparathyroidism
Treatment depends upon the severity and cause of the condition. If you have mild hypercalcemia due to primary hyperparathyroidism and no symptoms, you may just need regular check ups with your doctor. If symptoms are present or your calcium level ...
Source:ADAM
Date:August 11, 2006
Hyperparathyroidism
Parathyroid glands are four pea-sized glands located just behind the thyroid gland in the front of the neck. The function of parathyroid glands is to produce a hormone called parathyroid hormone (parathormone), which helps regulate calcium and pho...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Treatments Articles

Parathyroidectomy
Parathyroidectomy is the removal of one or more of the parathyroid glands. The parathyroid glands are usually four in number, although the exact number may vary from three to seven.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Parathyroidectomy
Parathyroidectomy is surgery to remove parathyroid glands or parathyroid tumors.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 16, 2006
Parathyroidectomy
The parathryoid gland is accessed through an incision in the neck (A). Muscles and connecting tissues, or fascia, are cut open (B).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
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