 |
Journal articles
Incremental value of 18F-fluorocholine PET/CT in the localization of double parathyroid adenomas
Abstract : A 73-year-old man displaying primary hyperparathyroidism with severe hypercalcemia (Ca: 4.1 mmol/l, PTH > 600 pmol/l) was referred for preoperative localization of a parathyroid adenoma. 99mTc-pertechnetate and 99mTc-sestaMIBI dual tracer scintigraphy displayed a mild focal uptake in the projection of the right thyroid lobe with negative ultrasonography. 18F-Fluorocholine PET/CT was quickly performed considering this discrepancy and not only confirmed the scintigraphic findings but also revealed a second contralateral focus of increased uptake, both later confirmed by operative consideration (the two other parathyroid glands are considered normal by the surgeon), pathology, and intraoperative parathyroid hormone assessment.
https://hal.univ-reims.fr/hal-01822388
Contributor : Nicolas Passat <>
Submitted on : Monday, June 25, 2018 - 9:25:16 AM
Last modification on : Saturday, April 4, 2020 - 4:00:00 PM
Contributor : Nicolas Passat <>
Submitted on : Monday, June 25, 2018 - 9:25:16 AM
Last modification on : Saturday, April 4, 2020 - 4:00:00 PM