CT evaluation of parathyroid adenomas: Diagnostic criteria and pitfalls

James D. Cates; M. Kristin Thorsen; Thomas L. Lawson; Wm D. Middleton; W. Dennis Foley; Stuart D. Wilson; Arnold J. Krubsack

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CT evaluation of parathyroid adenomas: Diagnostic criteria and pitfalls

James D. Cates, M. Kristin Thorsen, Thomas L. Lawson, Wm D. Middleton, W. Dennis Foley, Stuart D. Wilson, Arnold J. Krubsack

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Abstract

Sixty-three patients with biochemically proven primary hyperparathyroidism underwent CT of the neck and upper chest prior to surgery. All examinations were prospectively evaluated. Parathyroid adenomas were correctly identified on CT in 81% of patients. Thyroid adenomas, tortuous vessels, the esophagus, and atypical parathyroid adenomas may be potential sources of error in the diagnosis of parathyroid adenomas.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	626-629
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal of computer assisted tomography
Volume	12
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/00004728-198807000-00018
State	Published - Jan 1 1988

Keywords

Adenomas
Computed tomography
Hyperparathyroidism
Parathyroid gland

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