Ultrasound characteristics of normal parathyroid glands and analysis of the factors affecting their display.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Parathyroid glands are important endocrine glands, and the identification of normal parathyroid glands is crucial for their protection. The aim of this study is to explore the sonographic characteristics of normal parathyroid glands and analyze the factors affecting their display.

Methods

Seven hundred three subjects who underwent physical examination at our hospital were included. The number, location, size, morphology, echogenicity and blood flow distribution of parathyroid glands were recorded. The ultrasound characteristics and display rate were also summarized. Meanwhile, shear wave elastography was performed in 50 cases to provide the stiffness measurements, and 26 cases received contrast-enhanced ultrasonography for the assessment of microcirculatory perfus

SUBMITTER: Wu C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10863184 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature