Chapter 56: The Parathyroid Glands

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Regarding the anatomy of the parathyroid glands, select the correct answer.
- The superior parathyroid glands arise from the second pharyngeal pouch
- The inferior parathyroid gland frequently lies close to the intersection of the inferior thyroid artery and the recurrent laryngeal nerve
- The parathyroid glands are contained within the capsule of the thyroid gland
- The blood supply to the superior parathyroid gland arises from the superior thyroid artery
- A supernumerary parathyroid gland may be found in approximately 5% of individuals
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Concerning primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) , which of the following statements is false?
- Approximately 30% of cases are due to multiple gland hyperplasia
- The diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is biochemical
- Familial syndromes are usually associated with four-gland hyperplasia
- Sestamibi scanning and focused neck-ultrasound are the first line radiological investigations
- Imaging facilitates minimally invasive excision of a parathyroid adenoma
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Regarding multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) type 1, select the correct answer.
- Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) type 1 is an autosomal recessive disorder
- Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) type 1 is associated with medullary thyroid carcinoma
- Subtotal thyroidectomy and cervical thymectomy should be performed
- Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) type 1 is usually diagnosed in childhood
- The risk of recurrent hyperparathyroidism is low following extensive surgery
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The indications for surgical intervention in secondary hyperthyroidism (HPT) include the following except …
- Raised levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH)
- Hypophosphataemia
- Osteitis fibrosa cystica
- Calciphylaxis
- Refractory anaemia
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Concerning parathyroid carcinoma, the following are true except …
- It is associated with a gene mutation leading to inactivation of parafibromin
- Previous neck irradiation is a risk factor
- A palpable neck mass is present in 36–52% of patients
- Surgical resection for cure is rarely possible
- Immunohistochemical staining for protein gene product 9.5 (PGP9.5) is used histologically to detect parathyroid carcinoma
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Chapter 56: The Parathyroid Glands

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