Title: Clinical imaging analysis of parathyroid adenoma
Abstract: Objective:To investigate CT and MR features of parathyroid adenoma so as to improve the recognition of the disease.Methods:Clinical data,CT and MR images of 10 cases of parathyroid adenoma proved surgically and pathologically were retrospectively studied.Results:In all 10 cases of parathyroid adenoma,9 were located at asophagotracheal recesss,of which 6 were originated from inferior parathyroid gland and 3 were originated from superior parathyroid gland,1 was originated from ectopic parathyroid gland.Diameters of adenomas were 1.0~4.0 cm(2.8 cm on average).The adenomas were round or oval,well demarcated node or mass.6 cases showed isodensity on CT plain scan and 4 cases showed hypointense or isointense siganals on T1WI and isointense or hyperintense signals on T2WI.8 cases were slight-moderate enhancement and 2 cases were strong enhancement.6 cases presented with homogeneous and 4 cases presented with heterogeneous.General osteoporosis was complicated in 7 cases and Fibrocystic osteitis was found in 3 cases.Conclusion:CT and MR are easy to detect parathyroid adenoma,can precisely assess its location,shape,size and the relationship with surrounding structures.Most parathyroid adenomas could be accurately diagnosed with CT and MR therefore CT and MR are valuable for diagnosis and treatment of parathyroid adenoma.
Publication Year: 2010
Publication Date: 2010-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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