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Operative findings in patients undergoing parathyroidectomy for tertiary hyperparathyroidism.
| Characteristic | n, median |
|---|---|
| Dominant gland | |
| Median size, mm (IQI) | 18 (12,24) |
| Median mass, mg (IQI) | 496 (148, 970) |
| Ectopic gland | 5 (12%) |
| IOPTH | |
| Median final IOPTH, pg/mL (IQI) | 40 (29, 73) |
| Median percent decrease in IOPTH (IQI) | 78 (72, 87) |
| IOPTH decrease ≥50% | 36 (88%) |
