The accuracy of parathyroid gland localization in primary hyperparathyroidism using sestamibi radionuclide imaging.

Primary hyperparathyroidism is a common condition due to either a parathyroid adenoma or, less commonly, parathyroid hyperplasia, whose treatment is essentially surgical. We have, therefore, assessed the accuracy of Tc-99m pertechnetate/Tc-99m sestamibi (methoxy-isobutyl isonitrile) imaging in the l...

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Main Authors: Johnston, L, Carroll, M, Britton, K, Lowe, D, Shand, W, Besser, G, Grossman, A
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 1996