Hyperparathyroidism in high-risk surgical patients: evaluation with double-phase technetium-99m sestamibi imaging.

199576 citationsJournal Article

Authors

V S Lee · Duke Medical Center

Robert H. Wilkinson · Duke University

George S. Leight · Duke University

Alice Coogan · Duke University

R. Edward Coleman · Duke University

Abstract

Double-phase Tc-99m sestamibi imaging is a promising technique for localization of parathyroid adenomas in high-risk surgical patients. Localization of multiple hyperplastic glands remains a challenge.

Topics & Keywords

Parathyroid Disorders and Treatments Medical Imaging and Pathology Studies Bone health and treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Radiology

Volume 197, Issue 3, pp. 627-633

DOI: 10.1148/radiology.197.3.7480730

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