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Parathyroid Case 2

Details on the Request Card

84 year old with probably primary hyperparathyroidism, Calcium 2.7, PTH 187 (N=8-63)

Procedure

Early and late anterior images (top row) are compared with thyroid images below

scan image

Questions

1) Any evidence of a parathyroid abnormality?
2) What are A+B?
3) Should patients with a doubtful diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism have parathyroid scintigraphy to assist the diagnosis?

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