Ectopic parathyroid glands. Imaging methods and surgical access
Fialová, M.; Adámková, J.; Adámek, S.; Libánský, P.; Kubinyi, J.
Rozhledy V Chirurgii Mesicnik Ceskoslovenske Chirurgicke Spolecnosti 93(8): 428-431
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 0035-9351 PMID: 25230388 Document Number: 676336
We discuss the benefits of imaging methods in localizing ectopic parathyroid glands in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism. The ectopic localizations are discussed within the context of the orthotopic norm. In the sample of 123 patients, a 23% rate of ectopic parathyroid glands was detected. Three selected case studies are presented, supporting the benefit of SPECT/CT imaging in terms of surgical access strategy selection.