[18F]F-Choline PET/CT and 4D-CT in the evaluation of primary hyperparathyroidism: rivals or allies?

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Serval ID
serval:BIB_D65A7D34C89A
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Review (review): journal as complete as possible of one specific subject, written based on exhaustive analyses from published work.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
[18F]F-Choline PET/CT and 4D-CT in the evaluation of primary hyperparathyroidism: rivals or allies?
Journal
The quarterly journal of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging
Author(s)
Fiz F., Bottoni G., Massollo M., Trimboli P., Catrambone U., Bacigalupo L., Righi S., Treglia G., Imperiale A., Piccardo A.
ISSN
1827-1936 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
1824-4785
Publication state
Published
Issued date
06/2023
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
67
Number
2
Pages
130-137
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Review ; Journal Article
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
Primary hyperparathyroidism is a hard-to-diagnose condition that can run without symptoms for many years without causing symptoms; yet, it can cause dire long-term consequences, such as osteoporosis and renal impairment. First-line diagnostic methods include ultrasound and parathyroid scintigraphy, which provide unsatisfactory results in terms of detection rate. Second-line imaging methods include [ <sup>18</sup> F]F-Choline PET/CT, 4D-CT, and their combination. These methods have shown a great detection rate and sensitivity; however, they are to this day less widespread than the first-line ones. Both the two methods (PET and 4D-CT) have their specific advantages and field of application, as well as their specific limitations. In this narrative review, we will describe the advantages and disadvantages of the two techniques extensively. Moreover, we will try to identify whether the combined examination can play a role and how relevant this role is. Finally, we will try to define the specific clinical situation in which each method can provide the best contribution to diagnosing parathyroid tissue hyperfunction.
Keywords
Humans, Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography/methods, Hyperparathyroidism, Primary/diagnostic imaging, Four-Dimensional Computed Tomography, Choline, Parathyroid Glands/diagnostic imaging, Technetium Tc 99m Sestamibi
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Web of science
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31/05/2023 8:59
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01/08/2023 6:56
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