title: Mediastinal scintigraphy for parathyroid localization in hyperparathyroidism.
abstract: Two cases are reported demonstrating that mediastinal scintigraphy for hyperparathyroidism should be routinely performed along with scintigraphy of the neck region. Because of the relative cost-benefit ratio, consideration should also be given to performing the procedure before the initial surgery. For the most accurate diagnosis and favorable outcome, our cases suggest that scintigraphic physiologic results should be correlated with anatomic results of conventional radiography.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston 77555, USA.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Cesani
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Ali
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Nusynowitz
mesh_terms: D000236:Adenoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006961:Hyperparathyroidism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008482:Mediastinum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010280:Parathyroid Glands / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010282:Parathyroid Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging