Contribution of early SPECT/CT to 99mTc-MIBI double phase scintigraphy in primary hyperparathyroidism: Diagnostic value and correlation between uptake and biological parameters

[EN]Aim To evaluate the value of 99mTc-MIBI double-phase scintigraphy (DPS) and early SPECT/CT in the pre-surgical assessment of patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). Also, to calculate the correlation between uptake and some biological parameters. Material and methods Forty patients wit...

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Autores: García-Talavera San Miguel, Paloma, Diaz Soto, Gonzalo, Montes Tomé, Arnold Antonio, Villanueva Curto, Juan Gabriel, Cobo, Amparo, Gamazo, Claudia, Ruiz, María Ángeles, González Selma, María Luisa
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2016
País:España
Institución:Universidad de Salamanca (USAL)
Repositorio:GREDOS. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Salamanca
OAI Identifier:oai:gredos.usal.es:10366/166703
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10366/166703
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Early SPECT/CT
99mTc-MIBI double-phase scintigraphy
Primary hyperparathyroidism
iPTH
Glandular size
SPECT/TC precoz
Gammagrafía de doble fase con 99mTc-MIBI
Hiperparatiroidimo primario
PTHi
Tamaño glandular
Hyperparathyroidism, Primary
Technetium Tc 99m Sestamibi
32 Ciencias Médicas
sestamibi de tecnecio Tc 99m
hiperparatiroidismo primario
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Sumario:[EN]Aim To evaluate the value of 99mTc-MIBI double-phase scintigraphy (DPS) and early SPECT/CT in the pre-surgical assessment of patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). Also, to calculate the correlation between uptake and some biological parameters. Material and methods Forty patients with PHPT were included: 37 solitary adenomas, 1 hyperplasia, and 2 double adenomas. Fifteen patients had ectopic glands. DPS and early SPECT/CT were acquired in all patients. Ultrasound was performed in 31/40. All patients underwent surgery, intra-operative iPTH measurements, and histopathological examinations. Qualitative DPS uptake was assessed and correlated to pre-surgical calcium, iPTH levels, gland weight, and maximum diameter. Results In the planar study, there were 23 positive cases, 8 doubtful, and 9 negatives. With the SPECT/CT, 8/9 negatives cases were located. All doubtful cases were confirmed as positives. Gland location improved in 16 cases (12 ectopic). DPS + SPECT/CT failed to detect a solitary adenoma and at least one gland in three cases of multiglandular disease (MGD). The sensitivity by patient was: DPS 72.5%, DPS + SPECT/CT 90%, and ultrasound 42%. Ultrasound and scintigraphy (DPS + SPECT/CT) were concordant in 16/31 patients. For the rest of them, scintigraphy proved correct in 14/15, and both techniques failed in one case. There was a significant correlation between level of uptake and iPTH level, gland weight, and maximum diameter. Conclusion Early SPECT/CT improves sensitivity and the locating of parathyroid pathological glands and increases diagnostic confidence. iPTH level, glandular size, and weight are related to the qualitative assessment of 99mTc-MIBI uptake in early DPS.