Abstract
The authors describe a case in which Tc-99m sestamibi demonstrated increased vascularity and uptake in a hyperfunctioning autograft in a patient with recurrent hyperparathyroidism and multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1. Findings were confirmed by differential parathyroid hormone levels in antecubital venous blood samples, ultrasound with color Doppler, MRI, and surgery.
MeSH terms
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Female
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Forearm
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Humans
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Hyperparathyroidism / diagnosis
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Hyperparathyroidism / diagnostic imaging*
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Hyperparathyroidism / etiology
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Hyperparathyroidism / surgery
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Middle Aged
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Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 / surgery
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Parathyroid Glands / diagnostic imaging
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Parathyroid Glands / pathology
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Parathyroid Glands / transplantation*
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Radionuclide Imaging
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Recurrence
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Technetium Tc 99m Sestamibi*
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Transplantation, Autologous
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Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color
Substances
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Technetium Tc 99m Sestamibi