1-582.1:
Incisional biopsy of other organs: Incisional biopsy of thyroid gland and parathyroid glands: Parathyroid glands
Tissue samples were taken from your parathyroid glands during an operation.
The parathyroid glands are 4 small glands at the edge of the thyroid gland. A messenger substance (hormone) is formed in the parathyroid glands. This messenger substance affects the calcium and phosphate content in the body. Calcium from the bone is dissolved by the messenger substance and released into the blood. It thus also affects bone firmness.
Additional indicator
If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Source
Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).