Jonathan D. Kirsch MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Mahan Mathur MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Thomas McCann MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

After viewing this presentation the learner should be able to: 1) Understand the embryology, anatomy, and physiology of the parathyroid glands. 2) Recognize the common pathologies involving the parathyroid glands (parathyroid adenomas, parathyroid hyperplasia, cystic parathyroid adenomas, parathyroid carcinoma, and expected findings in hyperparathyroidism and MEN syndromes). 3) Become familiar with the latest techniques used for parathyroid imaging and their interpretation: High-resolution US, 4D-CT, and Nuclear Medicine sestamibi scanning. 4) Understand the importance of preoperative imaging for hyperparathyroidism and other parathyroid disease and how it aids in the performance of minimally invasive parathyroidectomies.

1. Anatomy and embryology of the parathyroid glands 2. Pathophysiology of hyperparathyroidism (primary, secondary, tertiary) 3. Imaging of the parathyroids glands including techniques and pearls (Ultrasound, 4D CT, Nuc. Med) 4. Sample cases of pathology involving the parathyroid glands- what to look for and how to interpret the studies 5. Pitfalls and mimics in imaging 6. Importance of imaging in preoperative planning, especially in realtion to minimally invasive parathyroidectomies performed for primary hyperparathyroidism          

http://abstract.rsna.org/uploads/2014/14008071/14008071_yljk.pdf

Kirsch, J, Mathur, M, McCann, T, Got Calcium? Advances in Imaging of the Parathyroid Glands—A Pictorial Review.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14008071.html