Endocrine Abstracts

Pre-operative localization of parathyroid adenoma using parathyroid imaging remains a controversial issue. However, with the advent of minimally invasive parathyroid surgery and the use of more sensitive radionuclide (Technetium Seastamibi and recently Technetium tetrofosmin); the belief in the usefulness of parathyroid imaging is increasing.Our objectives were a) to compare the sensitivities of three parathyroid imaging modalities (Thallium Substraction, Low Dose and High Dos...

Tc- 99m Sestamibi parathyroid scan (SP scan) is performed to identify location of either hyperplastic or adenomatous gland(s) in primary hyperparathyroidism (HPT). In this study we evaluated diagnostic outcome in 55 consecutive patients with clinical diagnosis of HPT who were referred for SP scans and subsequently had parathyroid surgery. These patients with HPT were of 66.9+12.46 (mean + SD) age, and had serum calcium 10.9+0.93 mg/dl, phosphorus 3.0+0.51 mg/dl, chloride 107+3...