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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Nuclear Medicine
    • Surgical Oncology

    Background:

    • Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is often caused by parathyroid adenomas.
    • Locating abnormal parathyroid glands is crucial for successful surgical intervention.
    • Ectopic parathyroid gland localization presents a surgical challenge.

    Observation:

    • This study analyzed 123 patients with primary hyperparathyroidism.
    • A significant rate of 23% for ectopic parathyroid gland locations was identified.
    • SPECT/CT imaging was utilized for parathyroid gland localization.

    Findings:

    • SPECT/CT imaging demonstrated effectiveness in identifying ectopic parathyroid glands.
    • The imaging modality provided valuable information for surgical access strategy selection.
    • Case studies highlighted the clinical utility of SPECT/CT in complex cases.

    Implications:

    • Improved preoperative localization of ectopic parathyroid glands can lead to minimally invasive surgery.
    • Enhanced imaging techniques like SPECT/CT can reduce operative time and complications.
    • This approach may optimize surgical outcomes for patients with primary hyperparathyroidism and ectopic glands.