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I have a nodule on my on my parathyroid gland should it be removed or just watch for now?
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Usually: If the hypercalcemia worsens,,,the remove surgically
Answered 7/12/2014
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Nodule: Usually doctors don't report a nodule on a parathyroid. It is either enlarged or not. Are you sure you aren't referring to your thyroid? In any case, if your calcium is elevated, you should consider having the parathyroid removed.
Answered 6/11/2017
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