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ea0022p389 | Endocrine tumours &amp; neoplasia (<emphasis role="italic">Generously supported by Novartis</emphasis>) | ECE2010

The diagnostic value of PTH concentration in the needle washout after fine-needle biopsy of suspicious cervical foci in patients with hyperparathyroidism

Mikosinski Slawomir , Jarek Piotr , Makarewicz Jacek , Sporny Stanislaw , Pomorski Lech

Background: Successful parathyroidectomy depends on recognition and excision of all hyperfunctioning parathyroid glands.The aim of the study was to estimate the diagnostic value of PTH concentration in the needle washout after fine-needle aspiration of foci suggestive of enlarged parathyroids in patients (pts) with hyperparathyroidism (HP).Material and methods: Of 18 pts were studied (15 females, 3 males); 16 pts with primary HP (t...