Enlarged Parathyroid Glands on Trauma Computed Tomography: Frequency and Assessment for Possible Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Conclusions
Parathyroid glands were enlarged in 3% of our cohort. Although PHPT likelihood seems to increase with gland size, definitive determination requires both serum calcium and serum parathyroid hormone.
Source: Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography - Category: Radiology Tags: Neuroimaging: Head and Neck Source Type: research
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