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ea0034oc6.2 | Clinical | SFEBES2014

Localising parathyroid adenomas: which imaging modality is best? Pre-operative localisation studies in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism: a large audit in a London tertiary centre

Lewis Danielle , Hubbard J , Moonim M , Dasgupta D , Thomas S , Powrie J K , Carroll P V , McGowan B M

Parathyroidectomy is the only definitive cure for primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). The standard for pre-operative localisation of parathyroid pathology at our institution is both a (99m)Tc-sestamibi SPECT/CT (sestamibi) and neck ultrasound scan (USS). The aim of this audit was to assess the accuracy of this standard pre-operative imaging.Methods: Retrospective data was gathered from all parathyroidectomies performed at St Thomas Hospital between...

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Localising parathyroid adenomas: which imaging modality is best? Pre-operative localisation studies in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism: a large audit in a London tertiary centre

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