Endocrine Abstracts

Primary hyperparathyroidism can be caused by adenoma, adenocarcinoma, parathyroid hyperplasia or ectopic parathyroid glands. The American Association of Endocrine Surgeons Guidelines for Definitive Management of Primary Hyperparathyroidism recommends imaging as a helping tool in locating the causative lesion rather than a must for diagnosis. Experienced surgeons rely on the intraoperative localisation of the lesion. Pre surgery localisation helps for a minimally invasive appro...