Primary Hyperparathyroidism: To Evaluate Benefit of Ultrasound and Tc99m-SESTAMIBI Scan in Localizing Abnormal Parathyroid Gland Before Surgery, in a Secondary Care Hospital

• Published in: Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) Vol. 12; no. 8; p. e10155
• Main Authors: Rehman, Habib U, Krishnasamy, SenthilKumar, Rabbi, Jamal, Qadir, Mamoon, Rafique, Yasmeen, Mian, Fahd, Yousuf, Quratulain
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Palo Alto (CA) Cureus 31.08.2020
• Subjects: Endocrinology/Diabetes/Metabolism

Introduction Primary hyperparathyroidism is a common endocrine condition requiring parathyroidectomy for curative management. Localization of parathyroid gland by ultrasound and Tc99m-SESTAMIBI is important to opt for less invasive and comparatively lower complication risk surgery minimal invasive p...