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The Parathyroid Gland

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Part of the book series: Essentials in Cytopathology ((EICP,volume 16))

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Ultrasound (US) evaluation of the parathyroid glands is indicated in patients with borderline or elevated serum calcium levels to look for parathyroid adenoma or hyperplasia. Once the lesion is identified, a USG-FNA is performed for cytology evaluation and measurement of parathormone levels in needle rinses. This chapter covers cytologic and histologic findings, ultrasound features, and molecular profiles of solid and cystic parathyroid conditions including hyperplasia, adenoma, carcinoma, and parathyroid cysts. Numerous figures of cytologic and US features complement the text.

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  1. Department of Pathology and Cytopathology, Outpatient Pathology Associates, 7750 College Town Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95826, USA

    Ricardo H. Bardales MD, MIAC, ECNU

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    Ricardo H. Bardales

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Bardales, R.H. (2014). The Parathyroid Gland. In: Bardales, R. (eds) The Invasive Cytopathologist. Essentials in Cytopathology, vol 16. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-0730-4_4

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