Preoperative, Intraoperative, and Postoperative Parathyroid Pathology

Parathyroid disease typically presents with parathyroid hyperfunction as result of neoplasia or a consequence of non-neoplastic systemic disease. Given the parathyroid gland is a hormonally active organ with broad physiologic implications and serologically accessible markers for monitoring, the diagnosis of parathyroid disease is predominantly a clinical pathologic correlation. We provide the current pathological correlates of parathyroid disease and discuss preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative pathology consultative practice for optimal patient care.

Source: Surgical Pathology Clinics - December 9, 2022 Category: Pathology Authors: Hailey L. Gosnell, Peter M. Sadow Source Type: research