When it comes to identifying primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT), choline positron emission tomography and computed tomography (PET-CT) may be the way to go. In a meta-analysis of 119 comparative ...

A new image illustrates the potential of hybrid molecular imaging to provide precise information about the location and function of a condition known as "hyperparathyroidism." The Society of Nuclear ...

June 22, 2004 (Philadelphia) — A relatively new imaging technique using combined single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and low-dose computed tomography (CT) may significantly improve the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . LOS ANGELES — In patients with primary hyperparathyroidism, 18F-fluorocholine PET/CT identified more benign ...

LOS ANGELES -- Screening with 18 F-fluorocholine PET/CT imaging had the best detection capability for identifying parathyroid adenoma, according to a new study. Among 30 patients with primary ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. A 56-year-old male was referred to the endocrine clinic ...

Taking their pick, biomedical researchers can now conduct five different imaging studies in one scan with a state-of-the-art preclinical molecular imaging system, revealed scientists. The imaging ...

High baseline parathyroid hormone levels were associated with single-gland disease and successful localization of the affected gland on preoperative imaging, aiding surgical planning for ...

Two steps involved in a SPECT scan are: Injection of a radioactive substance: An intravenous injection of a radioactive tracer will be administered and the patient has to wait for it to spread ...

Background A 33-year-old woman presented with recurrent renal stones and malaise to her primary-care physician. Laboratory investigations revealed the patient had hypercalcemia and an elevated serum ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...