Table of Contents
- Overview
- Results
- Risks
- Prevention
- Images
Biopsy - parathyroid
What the risks are
The main risks of the procedure are bruising and bleeding into or around the thyroid gland. If bleeding is severe, it may put pressure over the windpipe (trachea). This complication is rare.
In rare cases, some people may develop temporary hoarseness when the nerve that runs close to the parathyroid glands is injured.
Special considerations
You can return to normal activities the same day.
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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)
