American Association of Endocrine Surgeons Guidelines for the Management of Hyperparathyroidism in Patients with MEN Type 1 (Wermer Syndrome) and MEN Type IIa (Simple Syndrome)

  • Per the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons guidelines:
    • The initial operation for hyperparathyroidism in patients with MEN type 1 should be:
      • Subtotal parathyroidectomy
    • While in MEN type IIa patients:
      • Only visibly enlarged glands need to be removed
  • https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamasurgery/fullarticle/2542667

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