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The parathyroid artery.

H P Jander, A G Diethelm, N A Russinovich

    AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
    |October 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    The parathyroid artery, a vessel supplying each parathyroid gland, is often overlooked. Its origin and length vary with parathyroid tissue location, aiding in identifying low-lying lesions during angiography.

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    Area of Science:

    • Anatomy
    • Vascular Surgery
    • Radiology

    Background:

    • The parathyroid gland receives its blood supply from a single artery, the parathyroid artery.
    • Despite its discovery over 80 years ago, this vascular anatomy is frequently omitted in anatomical texts and angiographic literature.
    • The origin and course of the parathyroid artery are contingent upon the location of the parathyroid tissue.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the anatomical variations and clinical significance of the parathyroid artery.
    • To determine the utility of the parathyroid artery in the angiographic identification of parathyroid lesions, particularly those in the lower neck and mediastinum.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of 35 angiograms from 19 patients with parathyroid lesions.
    • Evaluation of the parathyroid artery's origin, length, and recognizability in relation to parathyroid tissue location.

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  • Correlation of angiographic findings with the location of parathyroid lesions (e.g., low cervical, mediastinal, intrathyroidal).

    • Main Results:

    • The parathyroid artery arises as a prominent proximal branch of the inferior thyroidal artery when parathyroid tissue is located in the lower neck or mediastinum.
    • The parathyroid artery was identified in 8 out of 9 low cervical or mediastinal parathyroid lesions, but only in 4 out of 10 lesions at or above the thyroid level.
    • The parathyroid artery does not supply blood to the thyroid gland itself.

    Conclusions:

    • The parathyroid artery is a reliable indicator for identifying low-lying parathyroid lesions, especially in the lower neck and mediastinum.
    • Angiographic recognition of the parathyroid artery can significantly aid in the localization of ectopic or aberrant parathyroid glands.
    • Understanding the variable origin of the parathyroid artery is crucial for accurate preoperative localization and surgical planning.