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Biopsy - parathyroid
Normal Values
There is no swelling, hormone levels appear normal, and cells from the tissue sample are normal.
Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
What abnormal results mean
The test confirms that a parathyroid gland is enlarged, if hormone levels are too high, or if cells from the sample are abnormal. Abnormal PTH levels may also be due to
Abnormal results may be due to:
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Parathyroid adenoma or carcinoma (rare) - Parathyroid hyperplasia
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Multiple endocrine neoplasia I (MEN I) -
Multiple endocrine neoplasia II (MEN II)
Previous Section
Review Date: 09/10/2010
Reviewed By: Shabir Bhimji, MD, PhD, Specializing in Cardiothoracic and Vascular
Surgery, Midland, TX. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare
Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
