The Parathyroid Glands: What the Endocrine Surgeon Should Know

2011 ◽  
Vol 17 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 1-1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy Perrier
Keyword(s):  
Parathyroid Glands ◽  
Endocrine Surgeon

scholarly journals Tubercle of Zuckerkandl

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 33-35
Author(s):  
Naval Bansal ◽  
Navneet Tripathi ◽  
Ashwini Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Gland ◽  
Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve ◽  
Thyroid Surgery ◽  
Laryngeal Nerve ◽  
Parathyroid Glands ◽  
Anatomic Variations ◽  
Intimate Knowledge ◽  
Endocrine Surgeon

ABSTRACT Endocrine Surgeon must have intimate knowledge about all anatomic variations of thyroid gland for performing safe thyroid surgery. Tubercle of Zuckerkandl is a posterior extrusion of the lateral thyroid lobes and it is a pointer to the recurrent laryngeal nerve and inferior parathyroid glands. We have discussed pertinent issues regarding tubercle of Zuckerkandl in this mini review. How to cite this article Mayilvaganan S, Bansal N, Tripathi N, Reddy A, Agarwal A. Tubercle of Zuckerkandl. World J Endoc Surg 2015;7(2):33-35.

Preoperative localization of parathyroid glands

2004 ◽  
Vol 43 (03) ◽  
pp. 85-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Lopez Hänninen ◽  
Th. Steinmüller ◽  
T. Rohlfing ◽  
H. Bertram ◽  
M. Gutberlet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Image Fusion ◽  
Single Photon ◽  
Imaging Techniques ◽  
Photon Emission ◽  
Parathyroid Glands ◽  
Preoperative Localization ◽  
Mri Findings ◽  
99Mtc Mibi ◽  
Weighted Sequences ◽  
Mibi Scintigraphy

Summary Aim: Minimally invasive resection of hyperfunctional parathyroid glands is an alternative to open surgery. However, it requires a precise preoperative localization. This study evaluated the diagnostic use of magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, parathyroid scintigraphy, and consecutive image fusion. Patients, methods: 17 patients (9 women, 8 men; age: 29-72 years; mean: 51.2 years) with primary hyperparathyroidism were included. Examination by MRI used unenhanced T1- and T2-weighted sequences as well as contrast-enhanced T1-weighted sequences. 99mTc-MIBI scintigraphy consisted of planar and SPECT (single photon emission tomography) imaging techniques. In order to improve the anatomical localization of a scintigraphic focus, SPECT-data were fused with the corresponding MR-data using a modified version of the Express 5.0 software (Advanced Visual Systems, Waltham, MA). Results of image fusion were then compared to histopathology. Results: In 14/17 patients, a single parathyroid adenoma was found. There were 3 cases with hyperplastic glands. MRI detected 10 (71%), scintigraphy 12 (86%) adenomas. Both modalities detected 1/3 patients with hyperplasia. Image fusion improved the anatomical assignment of the 13 scintigraphic foci in five patients and was helpful in the interpretation of inconclusive MR-findings in two patients. Conclusions: Both MRI and 99mTc-MIBI scintigraphy sensitively detect parathyroid adenomas but are less reliable in case of hyperplastic glands. In case of a scintigraphic focus, image fusion considerably improves its topographic assignment. Furthermore, it facilitates the evaluation of inconclusive MRI findings.

Neurological manifestations in the case of impaired function of thyroid and parathyroid glands

2018 ◽  
Vol 0 (2) ◽  
pp. 18-24
Author(s):  
O. O. Kopchak ◽  
T. A. Odintsova ◽  
N. Yu. Bachynska
Keyword(s):  
Parathyroid Glands ◽  
Neurological Manifestations ◽  
Impaired Function

Topography and blood supply of the thyroid and parathyroid glands of wild animals

2018 ◽  
pp. 73-79
Author(s):  
A. Senchik ◽  
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N. Trush ◽  
G. Gavrilova ◽  
I. Sayapina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Supply ◽  
Parathyroid Glands ◽  
Wild Animals
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