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Imaging of hyperparathyroidism: US, CT, MRI and MIBI scintigraphy.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  8777906     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Hyperparathyroidism is a rare condition although recently the incidence has increased, particularly the asymptomatic form, as a result of routine serum calcium measurements. A definitive diagnosis can be made using modern bio-assays giving direct measurements of parathormone (PTH). Various methods are currently available for pre-operative localisation of pathological parathyroid glands. Ultrasound is sufficient prior to the initial surgery. However, if primary surgical exploration fails to localise the parathyroid glands then the surgeon faces a more complex problem and requires precise localisation prior to repeat surgery to reduce operating time and risk. No radiological method is available to localise pathological glands in 100% of cases. The surgeon is usually satisfied when two different methods are positive and in concordance. The non-invasive methods such as ultrasound, CT, MRI and scintigraphy are initially performed and if the result remains equivocal then more invasive methods such as arterial or venous sampling are undertaken. Our preliminary results in secondary hyperparathyroidism, before repeat surgery, indicate that associated and complementary tests, morphological and functional, MRI (fat-sat, T1, gadolinium) and MIBI scintigraphy, have greater efficacy.
Authors:
J Giron; E Ouhayoun; M Dahan; J Berjaud; J P Esquerre; J P Senac; J J Railhac
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  European journal of radiology     Volume:  21     ISSN:  0720-048X     ISO Abbreviation:  Eur J Radiol     Publication Date:  1996 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1996-09-17     Completed Date:  1996-09-17     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8106411     Medline TA:  Eur J Radiol     Country:  IRELAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  167-73     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Service d'Imagerie Médicale J. Baudot, CHU Toulouse Hôpital Purpan, France.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adenoma / diagnosis,  surgery
Diagnostic Imaging*
Humans
Hyperparathyroidism / diagnosis*,  surgery
Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary / diagnosis,  surgery
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Parathyroid Glands / pathology
Parathyroid Neoplasms / diagnosis,  surgery
Parathyroidectomy
Radionuclide Imaging
Reoperation
Technetium Tc 99m Sestamibi / diagnostic use
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Ultrasonography
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
109581-73-9/Technetium Tc 99m Sestamibi

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