Parathyroid Cancer
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When signs of alteration in the parathyroid glands that are not easily explained appear, timely medical evaluation helps clarify the cause. Parathyroid cancer is a rare malignant tumor that originates in these small glands of the neck, responsible for regulating calcium in the body.
Possible manifestations: It may be associated with elevated calcium levels in the blood, which can produce fatigue, intense thirst, bone pain, or kidney problems. Sometimes a lump is detected in the neck.
Which specialist treats it? The approach usually involves the oncologist and the general surgeon, who study each case individually. When there are sustained symptoms or abnormal test results, it is worth scheduling a visit for a careful evaluation.
Data on 315 doctors who treat parathyroid cancer
Which specialist treats parathyroid cancer?
Parathyroid cancer is mainly treated by an oncologist, with support from a general surgeon for surgical management. If you have a diagnosis or suspicion of this condition, see an oncologist or general surgeon.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in parathyroid cancer
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Luis Fernando Fraga Ramos
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Itzel Olivares Lara
Dr. Karina V. Ramírez García
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Rosa Elena Caballero Landinez
Dr. Edgar Varela Santoyo
Dr. Aslhie Oyuki Orzuna Vazquez
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Frequently asked questions
What is parathyroid cancer?
When signs of alteration in the parathyroid glands that are not easily explained appear, timely medical evaluation helps clarify the cause. Parathyroid cancer is a rare malignant tumor that originates in these small glands of the neck, responsible for regulating calcium in the body.
Which doctor treats parathyroid cancer?
Parathyroid cancer is mainly treated by an oncologist, with support from a general surgeon for surgical management. If you have a diagnosis or suspicion of this condition, see an oncologist or general surgeon.