Place of the parathyroid scintigraphy in the preoperative detection of pathological parathyroid glands

The aim of this work is to evaluate the performances of the scintigraphy in the preoperative localization of pathological parathyroid glands. The parathyroid scintigraphy is a simple, non invasive technique that proved its performances in the preoperative detection of pathological parathyroid glands, mostly in the case of adenoma. It should be indicated in first intention in the topographic diagnosis of a hyperparathyroidism. (N.C.)