Abstract
In most patients the postoperative persistent or recurrent hyperparathyroidism is sustained by parathyroid tissue localized in the mediastinum. A careful preoperative imaging and intraoperative hormone assays are key to reducing the possibility of disease recurrence.
MeSH terms
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Biomarkers / blood
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Choristoma / blood
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Choristoma / diagnosis
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Choristoma / surgery*
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Humans
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Hyperparathyroidism / diagnosis
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Hyperparathyroidism / etiology
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Hyperparathyroidism / surgery*
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Mediastinal Diseases / blood
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Mediastinal Diseases / diagnosis
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Mediastinal Diseases / surgery*
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Monitoring, Intraoperative
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Parathyroid Glands*
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Parathyroid Hormone / blood
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Parathyroidectomy* / methods
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Secondary Prevention
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Treatment Outcome
Substances
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Biomarkers
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Parathyroid Hormone