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ea0003p142 | Endocrine Tumours and Neoplasia | BES2002

Diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound in preoperative assessment of primary hyperparathyroidism

Randall J , Malthouse S , Maddox P , Lawrence J , Robinson A

BackgroundPreoperative localisation of parathyroid adenomas may allow more limited neck exploration. Ultrasound is the least expensive imaging technique available. However, correct localisation may be difficult. We have undertaken a study to see whether asking one radiologist (SM) to perform all scans offers a diagnostic advantage.MethodAll patients undergoing surgery for primary hyperparathyroidism since Ju...