Location of Parathyroid Glands
| Superior parathyroid gland | Inferior parathyroid gland |
|---|---|
| Adjacent to superior thyroid pole | Retromanubrial space |
| Tracheoesophageal groove | Thymic fat pad |
| Retroesophageal | Mediastinum |
| Carotid sheath | Within thyroid gland |
| Within thyroid gland |
Adapted from Shaha (6).