Anatomical Variants Flashcards
1
Q
Parathyroid
A
Four glands 84%
Three glands 3%
Supernumerary 13%
Left and right symmetrical 80%
Superior gland usually superior to RLN/ITA junction
Superior gland inside thyroid 0.2%
Inferior gland near inferior pole 50%
Inferior gland in thyrothymic ligament 30%
