Abstract
In a patient with primary hyperparathyroidism an attempt was made to ablate a middle mediastinal parathyroid gland by forceful staining with radiographic contrast material. The gland was stained on two separate occasions, two weeks apart. Both times the serum calcium level temporarily fell to the normal range but reverted to abnormal levels. The patient ultimately required surgery for correction of hypercalcemia. The mechanism of staining and possible reasons for failure as well as potential complications are discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 63-65 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Unknown Journal |
Volume | 140 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1981 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging