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Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.

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Parathyroid cancer physical examination

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Patients with parathyroid cancer usually appear well. Physical examination of patients with parathyroid cancer is usually remarkable for lymphadenopathy and a palpable lump in the neck.

Physical Examination

Physical Examination

Appearance of the Patient

  • Patients with parathyroid cancer are generally well-appearing
  • Patients may appear cachectic in advanced cases[1]

Neck

References

References

  1. ↑ Parathyroid cancer. Cancer.gov (2015). http://www.cancer.gov/types/parathyroid/hp Accessed on December 29, 2015

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2]