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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Anmol Pitliya, M.B.B.S. M.D.[2]
Overview
Imaging modalities may be helpful in preoperative localization of hyper-functioning parathyroid glands. This includes both non-invasive and invasive modalities. Non-invasive imaging modalities for preoperative localization of hyper-functioning parathyroid glands include Tc-99m sestamibi scintigraphy (sestamibi or MIBI), single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), positron emission tomography (PET). Invasive modalities used for preoperative localization of hyper-functioning parathyroid glands include selective arteriography and angiography. Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry is helpful in detecting low bone mineral density (BMD) caused by hyperparathyroidism.
Other Imaging Findings
Other imaging modalities are used for preoperative localization of hyper-functioning parathyroid glands. This includes both non-invasive and invasive modalities. Another modality used in hyperparathyroidism is dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). DXA is helpful in detecting low bone mineral density (BMD) caused by hyperparathyroidism.
Non-invasive modalities
TC-99m Sestamibi Scintigraphy
- Technetium-99m-methoxyisobutylisonitrile (99mTc-sestamibi or MIBI) scintigraphy is the most popular investigation for preoperative localization of hyper-functioning parathyroid glands.[1]
- Most of the sestamibi is retained in mitochondria of thyroid and abnormal parathyroid tissue and is a function of mitochondrial activity.[2]
- Single-isotope, double-phase technique is used. The basis of "single-isotope, double-phase technique" is that sestamibi washes out of the thyroid more rapidly than from abnormal parathyroid tissue.[3]
- Multiple planar images are obtained, typically one shortly after injection of 99mTc-sestamibi and another after two hours to identify the areas of retained sestamibi showing hyper-functioning parathyroid tissue.
- As all parathyroid lesions does not retain sestamibi nor all thyroid tissue washes out quickly, subtraction imaging may be beneficial.[4]
- Subtraction technique uses dual contrast Tc-99m sestamibi along with iodine-123 or 99m-technicium pertechnetate, which are taken by thyroid tissue only. Iodine-123/99m-technicium pertechnetate images of thyroid are later digitally subtracted from Tc-99m sestamibi images leading to visualization of parathyroid tissue only.[5]
- Presence of solid thyroid nodule is the most common cause of false positive results. Other causes of false positive results may include thyroid carcinoma, lymphoma, and lymphadenopathy.
- The sensitivity of sestamibi scintigraphy can be increased by using it concomitantly with neck ultrasound and/or SPECT. [6][7]
- The sensitivity of sestamibi scintigraphy is 80% - 90%.[8][9][10]
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Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)
- Single photon emission computed tomography may be used along with Tc-99m sestamibi scintigraphy for preoperative evaluation of hyper-functioning parathyroid gland.[11][12]
- Sestamibi-SPECT is also called pinhone-SPECT (P-SPECT). P-SPECT uses cone beam collimator in contrast to parallel-hole collimator used in SPECT. cone bean collimator possess more suitable geometric properties leading to high spatial resolution.[13][14]
- Using SPECT with sestamibi scintigraphy improves detection and localization of hyper-functioning parathyroid gland.[15][16]
- P-SPECT provides more precise result of sestamibi scitigraphy allowing surgeon to choose best route for surgical intervention.
- P-SPECT may detect glands not visible on planer images leading to increased sensitivity. It is very useful in case of uncertain result from conventional sestamibi scitigraphy.[17][18]
- P-SPECT also enables accurate interpretation sestamibi uptake in upper mediastinum leading to a higher specificity.
- In difficult cases, P-SPECT may also be adjuncted with subtraction Tc-99m sestamibi and I-123 scintigraphy or positron emission tomography.[19]
- P-SPECT is approximately 84% sensitive, 91% specific with positive predictive value of around 91% and negative predictive value of around 84%.[20]
- Fusion images of CT-MIBI-SPECT is superior to CT scan or MIBI-SPECT alone in preoperative localization of hyper-functioning parathyroid gland.[21]
Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
- 11C-methionine PET along with CT scan (MET-PET/CT) may be used for preoperative localization of hyper-functioning parathyroid glands.[22][23]
- MET-PET/CT may be used as an complimentary imaging modality for localizing hyper-functioning parathyroid glands in patients with negative Tc-99m sestamibi scintigraphy/SPECT results.[24]
Invasive modalities
Selective arteriography
- Selective transarterial hypocalcemic stimulation is combined with nonselective venous sampling to perform selective arteriography.[25]
- Sodium citrate is injected to induce hypocalcemia. Simultaneous arteriography is performed.
- Samples are taken for superior vena cava at basaeline and timed intervals (20 sec, 40 sec, and 60 sec).
- An increase in the parathyroid hormone level to 1.4 times above the baseline or a clear blush observed on arteriography is considered as positive localization.
- Arterial stimulation venous sampling is performed simultaneously with arteriogram due to similarly high PPV.
Angiography
- Superselective arterial digital subtraction angiography (DSA) and superselective conventional angiography (CA) may be used for preoperative localization of hyper-functioning parathyroid glands in which noninvasive imaging modalities are negative or inconclusive.[26]
- Sensitivity of superselective digital subtraction angiography appears to be similar to conventional angiography.
- Superselective arterial digital subtraction angiography may be more sensitive than conventional angiography for preoperative localization of mediastinal hyper-functioning parathyroid glands.
Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA)
- Low bone mineral density (BMD) is caused by primary hyperparathyroidism. Distal forearm is affected most commonly.
- DXA of distal forearm should be done in all patients of primary hyperparathyroidism. Very low T-score of distal forearm is observed in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism.[27]
References
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