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1Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA.
Journal of Postgraduate Medicine
|September 26, 2019
Summary
This case study reveals a retropharyngeal parathyroid adenoma (PTA) missed by initial imaging. Advanced techniques like SPECT/CT and CTA confirmed the ectopic PTA, leading to successful surgical removal.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Nuclear Medicine
- Radiology
Background:
- Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) diagnosis often relies on imaging to localize parathyroid adenomas (PTA).
- Ectopic PTAs can present diagnostic challenges, particularly in unusual locations like the retropharyngeal space.
- Standard imaging modalities may have limitations in detecting subtle or ectopic parathyroid pathology.
