Figs. 32.1, 32.2, and 32.3 Small mediastinal parathyroid adenoma on a contrast-enhanced CT Figs. 32.4a, b, and 32.5 Parathyroid adenoma demonstrated on ultrasound Fig. 32.6 (a, b) T1-weighted MRIs of…
Fig. 36.1 Calciphylaxis in the lower limb Better medical control and the introduction of calcimimetics have significantly reduced the need for parathyroidectomy, but it is estimated that up to 10…
Fig. 40.1 Coronal T1 MRI showing a giant pituitary multicystic macroadenoma The sphenoid sinuses are variable in size and shape and are normally asymmetrical. Preoperative imaging gives the surgeon a…
Fig. 31.1 Calcium homeostasis – the role of PTH and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D Classification of Hyperparathyroidism Primary Autonomous PTH secretion (single adenoma in 80–90 %, hyperplasia in 10–15 %, double adenoma…
Level Nodes Lateral compartment I Submental and submandibular nodes II Deep cervical nodes from the skull base to the level of the hyoid. Further divided by the relationship to the…
Fig. 9.1 (a) Axial CT image during the arterial phase of contrast medium enhancement demonstrates a brightly enhancing 8 mm diameter nodule (arrow) in the anterior portion of the pancreatic…
John C. Watkinson and David M. Scott-Coombes (eds.)Tips and Tricks in Endocrine Surgery201410.1007/978-1-4471-2146-6_39 © Springer-Verlag London 2014 39. Diagnostic Work-Up and Nonsurgical Management of Pituitary Disease Thomas J. Beech1 and Wiebke Arlt2 (1) ENT Department, University Hospital Birmingham,…
Early complications Intermediate complications Late complications Bleeding, perforation Leakage, abscesses Recurrence Pearls and Pitfalls Pearls Important to check gastrin pre- and postoperatively Type II may be part of MEN1 Pitfalls…
John C. Watkinson and David M. Scott-Coombes (eds.)Tips and Tricks in Endocrine Surgery201410.1007/978-1-4471-2146-6_37 © Springer-Verlag London 2014 37. Presentation and Biochemical Assessment of Pituitary Disease John Ayuk1, 2 and Penelope M. Clark3, 2 (1) Department of Endocrinology, Queen…
Fig. 20.1 Pemberton’s sign. The presence of a retrosternal goiter causes facial flushing and distended superficial veins. Mild flushing is noted with the arms by the side indicating some baseline…
