2D-Shear Wave Elastography in the Evaluation of Parathyroid Lesions in Patients with Hyperparathyroidism
Joint Authors
Tudor, Anca
Timar, Romulus
Golu, Ioana
Sporea, Ioan
Moleriu, Lavinia
Cornianu, Marioara
Vlad, Adrian
Balas, Melania
Amzar, Daniela
Vlad, Mihaela
Source
International Journal of Endocrinology
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-08-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background and Aims.
2D-shear wave elastography (2D-SWE) is a relatively new elastographic technique.
The aim of the present study is to determine the values of the elasticity indexes (EI) measured by 2D-SWE in parathyroid benign lesions (adenomas or hyperplasia) and to establish if this investigation is helpful for the preoperative identification of the parathyroid adenoma.
Material and Methods.
The study groups were represented by 22 patients with primary or tertiary hyperparathyroidism, diagnosed by specific tests, and 43 healthy controls, in whom the thyroid parenchyma was evaluated, in order to compare the EI of the thyroid tissue with those of the parathyroid lesions.
Results.
The mean EI measured by 2D-SWE in the parathyroid lesions was 10.2 ± 4.9 kPa, significantly lower than that of the normal thyroid parenchyma (19.5 ± 7.6 kPa; p=0.007), indicating soft tissue.
For a cutoff value of 12.5 kPa, the EI assessed by 2D-SWE had a sensitivity of 93% and a specificity of 86% (AUC = 0.949; p<0.001) for predicting parathyroid lesions.
Conclusion.
A value lower than 12.5 kPa for the mean EI measured by 2D-SWE can be used to confirm that the lesion/nodule is a parathyroid adenoma.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Golu, Ioana& Sporea, Ioan& Moleriu, Lavinia& Tudor, Anca& Cornianu, Marioara& Vlad, Adrian…[et al.]. 2017. 2D-Shear Wave Elastography in the Evaluation of Parathyroid Lesions in Patients with Hyperparathyroidism. International Journal of Endocrinology،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Golu, Ioana…[et al.]. 2D-Shear Wave Elastography in the Evaluation of Parathyroid Lesions in Patients with Hyperparathyroidism. International Journal of Endocrinology No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Golu, Ioana& Sporea, Ioan& Moleriu, Lavinia& Tudor, Anca& Cornianu, Marioara& Vlad, Adrian…[et al.]. 2D-Shear Wave Elastography in the Evaluation of Parathyroid Lesions in Patients with Hyperparathyroidism. International Journal of Endocrinology. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-6.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1166700