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Parathyroid imaging aims to locate excess hormone secretion. Advanced techniques like PET/MRI offer improved visualization and quantification with lower radiation, though a specific parathyroid agent is still needed.

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  • Radiology
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Medical Imaging

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  • Parathyroid imaging is crucial for pre-operative localization of excess parathyroid hormone secretion.
  • Various imaging modalities have been employed, each with limitations and benefits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and compare different parathyroid imaging techniques.
  • To highlight the advancements and future potential of molecular and hybrid imaging.

Main Methods:

  • Review of ultrasound, 4DCT, 4DMRI, SPECT/CT, PET/CT, and emerging PET/MRI techniques.
  • Discussion of structural, functional, and molecular imaging principles.
  • Evaluation of radiation dose and imaging capabilities.

Main Results:

  • Ultrasound offers structural detail without radiation but is limited to superficial lesions.
  • 4DCT and 4DMRI provide dynamic enhancement but 4DCT involves higher radiation dose.
  • Nuclear medicine techniques like SPECT/CT and PET/CT detect physiological markers, with PET/CT offering superior quantification.
  • Emerging PET/MRI shows promise for simultaneous structural and functional imaging with low radiation.

Conclusions:

  • Hybrid imaging combining structural and molecular approaches provides comprehensive information.
  • PET/MRI presents a promising future for parathyroid imaging due to its low radiation dose and simultaneous imaging capabilities.
  • Development of targeted radiotracers specific to parathyroid tissue biomarkers is essential for further advancement.