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In the past, the parathyroid glands were sometimes mistakenly removed during surgery when another part of the body was removed. Which part was most likely intended to be removed?

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Thyroid gland

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Parathyroid glands are the endocrine glands and are four in number. One superior and one inferior parathyroid glands are attached to each lateral lobe of the thyroid gland. These glands are found embedded in the tissues of the lateral lobes of the thyroid gland. During the removal of thyroid glands in patients, parathyroid glands may be mistakenly removed.

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