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World J Clin Cases. Apr 6, 2023; 11(10): 2213-2225
Published online Apr 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i10.2213
Table 1 Anatomical location of the parathyroid glands
Type
Location
A1Attached to the thyroid capsule
A2Partially or completely embedded in the thyroid gland but outside the capsule
A3Within the thyroid parenchyma
B1Peripheral, existence of a natural gap space between parathyroid and thyroid gland
B2Within the thymus gland
B3Blood supply from thymic or mediastinal vessels