What Causes Calcified Parathyroid Glands When Diagnosed With Graves' Disease?

Posted on Mon, 28 Aug 2017

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Question : What would cause calcifications on the parathyroid with Graves disease and a multinodular goiter?

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Attach a rrport;

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
I have seen the reports you attached.
To diagnose calcification of the parathyroid glands is very difficult and in most of the cases is wrong. Would you please attach a report where the calcification of the parathyroid is suggested?
Will be a pleasure to help you further.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Mirjeta Guni (35 minutes later)

You can see it in the xray. And if you can't, I am wondering why you are qualified to answer my question.

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
About parathyroid calcifications:

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
The X-ray does not specify if the calcification are of the thyroid nodules (most probable) as you have nodular goiter, or of the parathyroid glands.
I was asking if you have done further radiological exams (thyroid ultrasound) to rule out thyroid calcified nodules (as it is the most common cause), which normally is the next step in these cases.
Anyway, calcifications of the parathyroid glands are seen in parathyroid adenomas or hyperplasia of the parathyroid glands. Parathyroid cancer ( practically is very rare), may be associated also with calcifications.
Hope the information will help.
Best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana