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Diagnostic Value of Elastography in Differentiating Parathyroid Adenoma from Hyperplasia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2025-12-11 radiology and imaging Title + abstract only
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BackgroundDifferentiating parathyroid adenoma from hyperplasia is critical for surgical planning, but conventional imaging often cannot reliably distinguish these lesions. Ultrasound elastography offers quantitative assessment of tissue stiffness and may improve preoperative characterization. PurposeTo evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound elastography in differentiating parathyroid adenoma from hyperplasia. MethodsA systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted in accordance with...

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