High resolution MRI in the detection of an intrathymic parathyroid adenoma.
The most common cause of primary hyperparathyroidism is parathyroid adenoma. Of these, up to 20% have been reported to be in ectopic locations. Multiple imaging techniques have been utilized in the detection of ectopic adenoma and are discussed. We report on a case of an intrathymic parathyroid adenoma that was detected through the novel use of a breast coil in performing a high resolution MRI. The accurate localization permitted minimally invasive surgery, obviating morbidity associated with a sternotomy.
Abikhzer
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Department of Nuclear Medicine, McGill University, Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital, 3755 Côte Ste. Catherine Road, Montreal, Quebec, H3T 1E2, Canada.
Levental
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Rush
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D000236:Adenoma / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D049950:Hyperparathyroidism, Primary / Q000209:etiology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D010282:Parathyroid Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*