| Literature DB >> 23449742 |
Seema Khanna1, Seema Singh, Ajay K Khanna.
Abstract
Incidentalomas are lesions which are asymptomatic and detected incidently during imaging or surgery. Parathyroid incidentalomas are a rare entity. Enlargement of gland without hyperfunction may be an early stage of disease. Symptomatology is usually non-specific or related to renal and skeletal system. Total serum calcium estimation may be used as a screening modality. Sestamibi scan is a more accurate imaging technique than USG. FNAB - PTH measurement is the most reliable minimally invasive nonsurgical test for parathyroid tissue verification. Incidently discovered enlarged parathyroid gland may be removed to avoid a re-do surgery.Entities:
Keywords: Incidentalomas; Parathyroid; Sestamibi Scan
Year: 2012 PMID: 23449742 PMCID: PMC3372589 DOI: 10.1007/s13193-012-0143-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Indian J Surg Oncol ISSN: 0975-7651