title: Computed tomography and the localisation of parathyroid tumours.
abstract: The value of computed tomography (CT) in the pre-operative localisation of parathyroid tumour was assessed in 18 patients with primary hyperparathyroidism. A discrete tumour mass was identified in one patient. The factors which limit the usefulness of CT in the localisation of parathyroid tumours are discussed.
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D006961:Hyperparathyroidism / Q000209:etiology; D010282:Parathyroid Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed