The dangers of parathyroid biopsy

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Authors

Joanne Kim · Health Sciences Centre

Gilad Horowitz · Sunnybrook Health Science Centre

Michael Hong · Health Sciences Centre

Mario Orsini · Sunnybrook Health Science Centre

L. Sylvia · University Health Network

Kevin Higgins · Sunnybrook Health Science Centre

Abstract

We therefore recommend to take caution when there is a prior parathyroid FNA, as it can present with the risks of a secondary lesion from seeding and increase resemblance of malignancy both clinically and through pathologic diagnosis.

Topics & Keywords

Parathyroid Disorders and Treatments Medical Imaging and Pathology Studies Soft tissue tumor case studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Volume 46, Issue 1, pp. 4-4

DOI: 10.1186/s40463-016-0178-7

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