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Can parathyroid tumors/masses appear on us to be on/attached/contiguous w/the thyroid gland? how large can parathyroid masses grow? are they benign?
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Parathyroid glands: ...are located on the back of the thyroid gland. ("Parathyroid" literally means next to the thyroid) They are usually benign, but often secrete parathyroid hormone. This can symptoms from very high blood calcium levels, often before the gland is noticeably enlarged.
Answered 5/7/2020
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