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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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