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18F-fluorocholine PET/CT (FCH) imaging effectively identified multiglandular parathyroid disease (MGD) in primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) patients when initial imaging was inconclusive. FCH demonstrated superiority over MIBI SPECT and ultrasound for MGD localization.

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  • Endocrinology
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) can present as multiglandular disease (MGD), complicating surgical management.
  • Preoperative imaging is crucial for localizing abnormal parathyroid glands, but inconclusive results are common.
  • Inconclusive preoperative imaging is a strong predictor of MGD in PHPT patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the utility of 18F-fluorocholine PET/CT (FCH) in diagnosing MGD in PHPT patients with inconclusive initial imaging.
  • To compare the efficacy of FCH imaging with conventional methods like MIBI SPECT and ultrasound for MGD detection.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 17 PHPT patients with inconclusive preoperative imaging underwent FCH PET/CT.
  • Data on patient demographics, biochemical parameters (calcium, PTH), and imaging findings were collected.
  • Surgical outcomes and pathological gland characteristics were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Sporadic MGD was diagnosed in 24% (4/17) of patients.
  • FCH correctly localized 6 pathological parathyroid glands in 3 out of 4 MGD patients, leading to successful surgery.
  • Excised parathyroid glands in MGD were smaller and often hyperplastic compared to single gland disease.
  • FCH imaging demonstrated superiority over neck ultrasound and/or MIBI scintigraphy in identifying MGD.

Conclusions:

  • 18F-fluorocholine PET/CT is a valuable tool for diagnosing MGD in PHPT patients with inconclusive preoperative imaging.
  • FCH PET/CT offers improved localization accuracy for multiglandular parathyroid disease compared to conventional imaging modalities.
  • Accurate preoperative localization with FCH PET/CT can enhance surgical success rates in complex PHPT cases.