How to perform parathyroid 4D CT: tips and traps for technique and interpretation. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Parathyroid four-dimensional (4D) computed tomography (CT) is an imaging technique for preoperative localization of parathyroid adenomas that involves multidetector CT image acquisition during two or more contrast enhancement phases. Four-dimensional CT offers an alternative or additional tool in the evaluation of primary hyperparathyroidism. The purpose of this article is to describe the 4D CT technique and provide a practical guide to the radiologist for imaging interpretation. The article will discuss the rationale for imaging, approach to interpretation, imaging findings, and pitfalls.

publication date

  • January 1, 2014

Research

keywords

  • Four-Dimensional Computed Tomography
  • Hyperparathyroidism, Primary
  • Parathyroid Neoplasms

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 84891115268

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1148/radiol.13122661

PubMed ID

  • 24354373

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 270

issue

  • 1