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A member asked:

Can parathyroid adenoma reoccur?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No: They are usually benign and do not recur if completely removed.

Dr Rathore and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/26/2019

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

No: Once the adenoma is successfully surgically removed, it is gone but it is possible for another adenoma to develop on one of your remaining parathyroid gland (you usually have 4 glands). A blood test will tell if this is happening.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 1/26/2019

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NOW AFTER 3 YRS THYROIDOMACITY DUE TO HURTHE ADENOMA MY CA IS LOW AND PTH BECOME HIGH (78) NORMAL IS TO 65 COULD IT MEAN CANCER PARATHYROID OR NO?

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I made osteoporosis scanning and I appeared to be having osteopenia knowing that pth:84 & Ca:10.1 & there is no adenoma in parathyroid.What can I do ?

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Can the vagus nerve be damaged from lithotripsy or removal of a parathyroid adenoma?

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How is a 0.7cm hyperechoic parathyroid adenoma treated? Too small to need removed? Could this be cause of palpable supraclavicular node? Mri this wed.

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U/s show mild lymphadenopathy small hypoechoic nodule inferior posterior to left lob of thyroid could rep aditional parathyroid adenoma/lymphadenopath?

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