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Ectopic parathyroid adenoma localized with sestamibi SPECT and image-fused computed tomography

Authors :
Ng, Patrick
Lenzo, Nat P.
McCarthy, Michael C.
Thompson, Ivan
Leedman, Peter J.
Source :
The Medical Journal of Australia. Nov 3, 2003, Vol. 179 Issue 9, 485-487
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

The surgical treatment of primary hyperparathyroidism produces a substantial diagnostic challenge, because it is related to whole neck exploration and can result for infection. The clinical laboratory measurements for the raised plasma corrected calcium, with intact parathyroid hormone and ionized calcium levels of an effected patient are illustrated.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0025729X
Volume :
179
Issue :
9
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The Medical Journal of Australia
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.121642191