| Literature DB >> 7277895 |
M Makiuchi, M Miyakawa, A Sugenoya, O Senga, S Kobayashi, H Shirota, F Nakanishi, T Kasuga.
Abstract
201Tl-chloride scintigraphy was performed in 10 patients with hyperparathyroidism to assess the localization of abnormal parathyroid glands. This approach proved to be useful in 8 of 10 patients. In particular, an intramediastinal ectopic gland was clearly demonstrated in one patient. Several disadvantages were noted, however, 201Tl-chloride scintigraphy could be the first choice for preoperative localization of abnormal parathyroid glands. If a negative image is obtained, further examinations such as arteriography or parathyroid hormone assay be selective venous blood sampling should be done.Entities:
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Year: 1981 PMID: 7277895 DOI: 10.1007/BF02468832
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Jpn J Surg ISSN: 0047-1909