The value of intraoperative parathyroid hormone assay in the surgery of mediastinal ectopic parathyroid adenoma (Case series)

ConclusionThe preoperative topographic diagnosis of ectopic parathyroid adenoma is challenging for the surgeon despite progress in the morphological assessment. The intraoperative parathyroid hormone assay is a valuable tool for an appropriate surgical management.
Source: Annals of Medicine and Surgery - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research