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Can very large parathyroid adenomas be successfully removed using MIP?

April 26, 2017Adenomas large MIP parathyroid removed successfully

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Can very large parathyroid adenomas be successfully removed using MIP?

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Yes. Most parathyroid adenomas are oval shaped, so the incision only needs to be as long as the short axis of the adenoma. Some examples are shown here. For reference, the normal parathyroid weighs approximately 45 mg.