Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

The Parathyroid Glands00:59

The Parathyroid Glands

3.5K
The two pairs of parathyroid glands embedded within the posterior surface of the thyroid gland are restricted by a dense capsule around them. These glands comprise two distinct cell populations—parathyroid oxyphil and parathyroid principal cells- pivotal in calcium homeostasis.
Oxyphil cells, whose functions remain elusive, emerge during late puberty, adding a layer of complexity to the parathyroid gland's intricacies. In contrast, principal parathyroid cells undertake a vital role by...
3.5K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same authorSame journal

Author's Reply.

Sisli Etfal Hastanesi tip bulteni·2026
Same author

Preoperative Lugol's solution and surgical outcomes in Graves' disease: a single-center retrospective study.

Frontiers in surgery·2026
Same author

Impact of Obesity on Outcomes of Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy: A Single-Center Retrospective Study.

Surgical laparoscopy, endoscopy & percutaneous techniques·2026
Same author

What Has Changed in the 2025 American Thyroid Association Management Guidelines for Adult Patients with Differentiated Thyroid Cancer? Part 3: Long-Term Surveillance, Advanced and Novel Treatments.

Sisli Etfal Hastanesi tip bulteni·2026
Same author

What Has Changed in the 2025 American Thyroid Association Management Guidelines for Adult Patients with Differentiated Thyroid Cancer? Part 1: Preoperative Evaluation, Diagnosis and Surgery.

Sisli Etfal Hastanesi tip bulteni·2026
Same author

What Has Changed in the 2025 American Thyroid Association Management Guidelines for Adult Patients with Differentiated Thyroid Cancer? Part 2: Postoperative Initial Treatment.

Sisli Etfal Hastanesi tip bulteni·2026
Same journal

A Rare Cosmetic Lengthening Complication Causing Precice Stryde Nail Failure: A Case Report.

Sisli Etfal Hastanesi tip bulteni·2026
Same journal

Measles Seroprevalence and Associated Factors among Adult Individuals in the City Center of Şanlıurfa Province.

Sisli Etfal Hastanesi tip bulteni·2026
Same journal

Interscalene Block versus Posterior Suprascapular Block for Postoperative Analgesia on Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery: Randomized, Controlled, Prospective Study.

Sisli Etfal Hastanesi tip bulteni·2026
Same journal

Thoracoscopic Bronchovascular (Double) Sleeve Lobectomy to Correct Intraoperative Vascular Injury: A Case Report.

Sisli Etfal Hastanesi tip bulteni·2026
Same journal

Comment on 'Risk Factors Influencing Recurrence Rates Following Open Excision of Wrist Ganglion Cysts: A Retrospective Cohort Study'.

Sisli Etfal Hastanesi tip bulteni·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Nov 18, 2025

Establishment of a Simple and Effective Rat Model for Intraoperative Parathyroid Gland Imaging
07:12

Establishment of a Simple and Effective Rat Model for Intraoperative Parathyroid Gland Imaging

Published on: August 17, 2022

4.2K

Preoperative Localization Studies in Primary Hyperparathyroidism.

Mehmet Uludag1

  • 1Department of General Surgery, Health Sciences University, Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.

Sisli Etfal Hastanesi Tip Bulteni
|February 4, 2021
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT), a common endocrine disorder, is often caused by parathyroid adenoma. This study evaluates preoperative localization methods to guide minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (MIP) for effective treatment.

Keywords:
Localization methodspreoperative localizationprimary hyperparathyroidism

More Related Videos

Procurement of Parathyroid Glands from Living Donor Pigs and Ex Vivo Identification
08:07

Procurement of Parathyroid Glands from Living Donor Pigs and Ex Vivo Identification

Published on: August 1, 2025

937
Generation of Hypoparathyroid Rats via Carbon-Nanoparticle-Assisted Parathyroidectomy
03:57

Generation of Hypoparathyroid Rats via Carbon-Nanoparticle-Assisted Parathyroidectomy

Published on: July 14, 2023

2.2K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Nov 18, 2025

Establishment of a Simple and Effective Rat Model for Intraoperative Parathyroid Gland Imaging
07:12

Establishment of a Simple and Effective Rat Model for Intraoperative Parathyroid Gland Imaging

Published on: August 17, 2022

4.2K
Procurement of Parathyroid Glands from Living Donor Pigs and Ex Vivo Identification
08:07

Procurement of Parathyroid Glands from Living Donor Pigs and Ex Vivo Identification

Published on: August 1, 2025

937
Generation of Hypoparathyroid Rats via Carbon-Nanoparticle-Assisted Parathyroidectomy
03:57

Generation of Hypoparathyroid Rats via Carbon-Nanoparticle-Assisted Parathyroidectomy

Published on: July 14, 2023

2.2K

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) is the third most common endocrine disease and the leading cause of hypercalcemia in outpatients.
  • It is predominantly caused by single parathyroid adenomas (80-85%), with hyperplasia and carcinoma being less common.
  • Biochemical diagnosis is key, and surgery remains the only curative treatment for pHPT.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of various preoperative localization studies for primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT).
  • To assess the role of these methods in facilitating minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (MIP).

Main Methods:

  • Review of noninvasive imaging techniques: ultrasonography (US), parathyroid scintigraphy, 4D-CT, MRI, and PET-CT.
  • Review of invasive localization methods: fine-needle aspiration biopsy with PTH measurement, venous sampling, and arteriography.
  • Evaluation of preoperative localization studies in pHPT cases.

Main Results:

  • Noninvasive methods like US, scintigraphy, 4D-CT, MRI, and PET-CT are utilized for gland localization.
  • Invasive techniques including PTH-guided fine-needle aspiration and selective venous sampling are also employed.
  • The study aims to determine the effectiveness of these preoperative localization strategies.

Conclusions:

  • Preoperative localization is crucial for successful minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (MIP) in pHPT.
  • A range of noninvasive and invasive techniques are available to identify the pathological parathyroid glands.
  • Accurate localization enhances the standard of care for pHPT patients undergoing MIP.