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ea0049ep283 | Calcium & Vitamin D metabolism | ECE2017

When is it worthwhile to perform parathyroid SPECT/CT scintigraphy in primary hyperparathyroidism?

Trofimiuk-Muldner Malgorzata , Skalniak Anna , Kulczynski Lukasz , Zapendowska-Dudek Aleksandra , Budek Aneta , Buziak-Bereza Monika , Sowa-Staszczak Anna , Hubalewska-Dydejczyk Alicja

Introduction: Observed increasing frequencies of asymptomatic or oligosymptomatic PHP cases may increase the rate of false negative imaging results.Aim: To determine the level of PTH and calcium at which an enlarged parathyroid gland can be detected by parathyroid SPECT/CT.Material and methods: A retrospective analysis of 117 patients diagnosed with PHP (100 females and 17 males, aged 16–88 years) was performed. In each patien...