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ea0049gp50 | Bone & Calcium Homeostasis 2 | ECE2017

Localisation of parathyroid adenomas using 11C-methionine-PET/CT when conventional imaging methods are negative

Nelimarkka Lassi , Ounaslehto Aapo , Eloranta Eija , Moilanen Leena , Hurme Saija , Seppanen Marko , Nuutila Pirjo

In primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) an exact localization of the pathological parathyroid gland(s) is essential before minimally invasive parathyroidectomy. We have previously shown in a small group of pHPT patients, that 11C-methionine-PET/CT provides additional information if 123I/99m Tc-sestamibi (MIBI) scan remains negative. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the clinical value of 11C-Met-PET/CT in a larger pHPT patie...
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ea0073pep9.1 | Presented ePosters 9: Endocrine-Related Cancer | ECE2021

Long-term prognosis in patients with insulinoma

Elina Peltola , Päivi Hannula , Huhtala Heini , Metso Saara , Sand Juhani , Laukkarinen Johanna , Tiikkainen Mirja , Sirén Jukka , Soinio Minna , Nuutila Pirjo , Moilanen Leena , Laaksonen David E. , Ebeling Tapani , Arola Johanna , Schalin-Jäntti Camilla , Jaatinen Pia

IntroductionInsulinomas are the most common functional neuroendocrine tumours of the pancreas. Because previous data on the long-term prognosis of insulinoma patients are scarce, we wanted to study the morbidity and mortality in Finnish patients previously treated for an insulinoma.Patients and methodsThe Finnish insulinoma register consists of all adult patients diagnosed with an insulinoma in Finland during...
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