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Parathyroid variants: US evaluation.

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    High-resolution ultrasonography identified unusual parathyroid tumors in hyperparathyroidism patients. Recognizing these rare sonographic variants improves diagnostic accuracy for parathyroid gland abnormalities.

    Area of Science:

    • Radiology
    • Endocrinology
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • Primary and secondary hyperparathyroidism are common endocrine disorders.
    • Accurate diagnosis of parathyroid gland abnormalities is crucial for patient management.
    • Ultrasonography is a primary imaging modality for evaluating the parathyroid glands.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To retrospectively analyze the sonographic appearance of parathyroid tumors in patients with hyperparathyroidism.
    • To identify and characterize morphologic variations of parathyroid adenomas and cysts.
    • To assess the impact of recognizing these variants on diagnostic accuracy.

    Main Methods:

    • High-resolution (10-MHz) ultrasonography was performed on 181 patients with hyperparathyroidism.
    • A total of 235 abnormal parathyroid glands were identified and evaluated.

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  • Sonographic findings were retrospectively correlated with pathological findings in 36 cases.

    • Main Results:

    • Thirty-seven unusual-appearing parathyroid tumors were identified among the abnormal glands.
    • Morphologic variations included giant size (4.6%), cystic changes (3.8%), calcification (2.5%), multilobulation (2.1%), inhomogeneous pattern (2.1%), and parathyroid cysts (0.4%).
    • The typical parathyroid adenoma appeared as an oval, hypoechoic or anechoic lesion, often posterior to the thyroid.

    Conclusions:

    • Recognizing diverse sonographic appearances of parathyroid tumors is essential.
    • Understanding these morphologic variants can enhance the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasonography in hyperparathyroidism.
    • This study highlights the spectrum of sonographic findings in abnormal parathyroid glands.