Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4103881 | American Journal of Otolaryngology | 2011 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Point-of-care IOPTH assay of needle aspirates is an accurate method of distinguishing parathyroid from nonparathyroid tissues. It is suggested that this would be particularly useful in instances where use of IOPTH is planned for assessment of a drop in serum PTH.
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Authors
Tarik MD, MSc, Paul MD, Melanie MD, David J. MD,