Applied anatomy of parathyroid gland for ultrasonography purpose
- VernacularTitle:甲状旁腺超声成像的应用解剖
- Author:
Jianquan ZHANG
;
Rongming JI
;
Changlin MEI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
parathyroid glands;
anatomy, regional;
ultrasonography
- From:
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University
2001;0(09):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective: To study the anatomy of parathyroid gland for high-resolution ultrasonography and interventional ultrasound. Methods: Dissection of parathyroid gland was done on 20 adult cadavers with careful determination of the locations, numbers and size of identified glands. Results: There were 65 parathyroid glands identified in total, with an average of 3.25 glands per cadaver. In 8 cadavers(40%), both the superior and inferior parathyroid were single. In another 7 cadavers (35%), either the superior or the inferior parathyroid were found in pair. Four among 20 cadavers (20%) showed paired superior glands with a single inferior one, while in only one cadaver(5%) the inferior glands were in pair and the superior gland in single. Conclusion: Acquaintance of detailed parathyroid anatomy may help to conduct parathyroid ultrasonography and establish a safe and effective puncture route.
