Melissa Mei Chen MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Wilson Altmeyer MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Erin Flaherty MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Bundhit Tantiwongkosi MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Darlene Fong Metter MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

The purpose of this exhibit is: To describe the 4D CT technique in the evaluation of parathyroid adenomas. To review the imaging characteristics of surgically proven parathyroid adenomas and correlation with imaging findings on ultrasound and sestimibi scintigraphy.

Description of the 4D CT technique Imaging characteristics of parathyroid adenomas on 4D CT. Common pitfalls of diagnosing parathyroid adenomas, including anatomic variants. CONCLUSION: Imaging, particularly 4D CT, has provided head and neck surgeons with a critical diagnostic tool in localizing parathyroid adenomas. Knowledge of anatomic variants and enhancement characteristics of the parathyroid adenoma are key in making the diagnosis.

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Chen, M, Altmeyer, W, Flaherty, E, Tantiwongkosi, B, Metter, D, 4D Parathyroid CT: A Pictorial Essay on How to Localize Parathyroid Adenomas.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14002475.html