Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4310273 | Surgery | 2007 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Parathyroid carcinomas with locoregional extension at initial surgery have potential for recurrence. Our data suggest that aggressive surgical resection of recurrent parathyroid carcinoma is beneficial for palliation of hypercalcemia in selected patients. Ki-67 staining may be a valuable prognostic factor for patients with parathyroid carcinoma, especially as tumors with indices greater than 10% are more likely to recur in the early postoperative period.
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Authors
Masatoshi MD, PhD, Takahiro MD, MSc, PhD, Rumi MD, Akiko MD, Toshio MD, PhD, Makio MD, PhD, Takao MD, PhD,