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  • Title: [Sonographic localisation procedures in hyperparathyroidism -- persistent hyperparathyroidism after removal of four parathyroid glands].
    Author: Rewerk S, Post S, Willeke F.
    Journal: Ultraschall Med; 2005 Apr; 26(2):146-9. PubMed ID: 15852179.
    Abstract:
    This case report will give an example for the necessity of performing an ultrasound examination of the neck before resection of the parathyroid glands. In end-stage renal failure a 38-year-old man developed secondary hyperparathyroidism (HPT). Four glands were removed. Two years later the patient revealed persisting HPT. At this point an ultrasound examination was performed and demonstrated a fifth parathyroid gland located inside the thyroid gland. The case illustrates the benefit of cervical ultrasound, even in cases of secondary hyperparathyroidism, prior to any cervical exploration.
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