Significance of Biochemical Parameters in Differentiating Uniglandular from Multiglandular Disease and Limiting Use of Intraoperative Parathormone Assay

Abstract

No significant difference between serum calcium and PTH for UGD and MGD was found. IOPTH monitoring could be avoided when there is concordant positive MIBI and neck US for single, unilateral, hyperfunctioning gland without affecting cure rates.