Parathyroid 4D CT and Scintigraphy: What Factors Contribute to Missed Parathyroid Lesions?

Conclusion
4D CT has higher sensitivity than scintigraphy. Missed lesions are more likely to occur with multigland disease for both modalities and in smaller lesions for scintigraphy.

Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - April 28, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Galvin, L., Oldan, J. D., Bahl, M., Eastwood, J. D., Sosa, J. A., Hoang, J. K. Tags: Endocrine Surgery Source Type: research