Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: 99m/Tc-MIBI parathyroid scintigraphy (MIBI) is the most common test used for pre-operative localization of parathyroid adenoma in primary hyperparathyroidism. We evaluated the influence of serum calcium and parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels on sensitivity of MIBI imaging in successful parathyroid localisation in patients identified as having primary hyperparathyroidism.Methods and material: Retrospective review of 403 patients who had MIBI s...