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Agnieszka Boron1, John V Dennison2, Chelsea B Dennison3
1Internal Medicine, University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, USA.
Cureus
|October 22, 2019
Summary
Post-surgical imaging of parathyroid autotransplantation can mimic liposarcoma. Radiologists must recognize these imaging characteristics to avoid misdiagnosis of hyperparathyroidism treatment.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Endocrinology
- Pathology
Background:
- Parathyroid autotransplantation is a common procedure for hyperparathyroidism.
- Post-transplantation imaging is not routinely performed.
- Imaging findings can be mistaken for liposarcoma.
Observation:
- This study reviews CT and Tc99m-Sestamibi 4D-CT imaging findings of parathyroid autotransplantation.
- Pathophysiology of liposarcoma is discussed.
- Gross histological findings are presented.
Findings:
- Parathyroid autotransplantation imaging characteristics can mimic liposarcoma.
- Awareness of these imaging findings is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
Implications:
- Radiologists need to be aware of parathyroid autotransplantation imaging features.
- This knowledge aids in differentiating post-surgical changes from malignancy.
- Improved diagnostic accuracy in patients with a history of parathyroid surgery.
