Questionable value of [99mTc]-sestamibi scintigraphy in patients with pHPT and negative ultrasound - Summary - MDSpire

Questionable value of [99mTc]-sestamibi scintigraphy in patients with pHPT and negative ultrasound

  • By

  • Christina Lenschow

  • Andreas Wennmann

  • Anne Hendricks

  • Christoph-Thomas Germer

  • Martin Fassnacht

  • Andreas Buck

  • Rudolf A. Werner

  • Lars Plassmeier

  • Nicolas Schlegel

  • August 9, 2022

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Objective:

To systematically re-evaluate diagnostic algorithms for preoperative localization diagnostics in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT).

Key Findings:
  • Specify implications of findings.
Interpretation:

Emphasize need for alternative imaging strategies.

Limitations:
  • Provide context on how limitations affect conclusions.
Conclusion:

Reiterate importance of findings for clinical practice.

Original Source(s)

Questionable value of [99mTc]-sestamibi scintigraphy in patients with pHPT and negative ultrasound

  • by Christina Lenschow, Andreas Wennmann, Anne Hendricks, Christoph-Thomas Germer, Martin Fassnacht, Andreas Buck, Rudolf A. Werner, Lars Plassmeier, Nicolas Schlegel

  • August 9, 2022

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