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Parathyroidectomy
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Normal Anatomy - Parathyroidectomy |
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The parathyroid glands are found on the back surface of the thyroid gland. Typically, there are four pea-sized glands, one pair behind each lobe of the thyroid gland. the parathyroid glands regulate blood levels of calcium.
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