Calhoun, GA
A 36-year-old female asked about a 54-year-old female:
Mom had parathyroid surgery to fix high blood calcium. diseased gland was removed but calcium is high again 2 months later. looking in wrong place?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Roy Arnoldanswered
Internal Medicine 48 years experience
Perhaps: If all 4 parathyroid glands were cleared at surgery, a diligent search for other sources of parathyroid hormone must be undertaken. Certain tumors such as lymphomas, squamous cell tumors, renal, breast or ovarian tumors may secrete a parathyroid hormone related protein that can mimic parathyroid tumor. Needs further eval. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
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