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Chakrabarty N, Mahajan A, Basu S, D’Cruz AK. Imaging Recommendations for Diagnosis and Management of Primary Parathyroid Pathologies: A Comprehensive Review. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:2593. [PMID: 39061231 PMCID: PMC11274996 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16142593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2024] [Revised: 07/06/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Parathyroid pathologies are suspected based on the biochemical alterations and clinical manifestations, and the predominant roles of imaging in primary hyperparathyroidism are localisation of tumour within parathyroid glands, surgical planning, and to look for any ectopic parathyroid tissue in the setting of recurrent disease. This article provides a comprehensive review of embryology and anatomical variations of parathyroid glands and their clinical relevance, surgical anatomy of parathyroid glands, differentiation between multiglandular parathyroid disease, solitary adenoma, atypical parathyroid tumour, and parathyroid carcinoma. The roles, advantages and limitations of ultrasound, four-dimensional computed tomography (4DCT), radiolabelled technetium-99 (99mTc) sestamibi or dual tracer 99mTc pertechnetate and 99mTc-sestamibi with or without single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) or SPECT/CT, dynamic enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (4DMRI), and fluoro-choline positron emission tomography (18F-FCH PET) or [11C] Methionine (11C -MET) PET in the management of parathyroid lesions have been extensively discussed in this article. The role of fluorodeoxyglucose PET (FDG-PET) has also been elucidated in this article. Management guidelines for parathyroid carcinoma proposed by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) have also been described. An algorithm for management of parathyroid lesions has been provided at the end to serve as a quick reference guide for radiologists, clinicians and surgeons.
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- Nivedita Chakrabarty
- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Tata Memorial Centre, Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Parel, Mumbai 400012, Maharashtra, India;
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- Department of Imaging, The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust, 65 Pembroke Place, Liverpool L7 8YA, UK
- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3BX, UK
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- Radiation Medicine Centre, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Tata Memorial Hospital Annexe, Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Parel, Mumbai 400012, Maharashtra, India;
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- Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai 400614, Maharashtra, India;
- Foundation of Head Neck Oncology, Mumbai 400012, Maharashtra, India
- Union International Cancer Control (UICC), 1202 Geneva, Switzerland
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Bakuła-Zalewska E, Długosińska J, Stanek-Widera A, Góralski P, Gałczyński J, Żyłka A, Durzyńska M, Dedecjus M. Fine needle aspiration biopsy of parathyroid; is it meaningful? A cytologic study of 81 cases with histological and clinical correlations. Cytopathology 2024; 35:362-370. [PMID: 38213192 DOI: 10.1111/cyt.13356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND Recognizing the parathyroid gland and distinguishing the parathyroid from thyroid lesions in fine needle aspiration (FNA) is challenging. This study aimed to identify cytomorphologic features suggestive of parathyroid origin and to assess the utility of cytopathology in conjunction with ancillary tests in the identification of parathyroid glands. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ultrasound (US) guided FNA of parathyroid gland and lesions in 81 patients were reviewed concerning clinical history and correlated to histopathologic findings in available cases. FNA smears were evaluated for cellularity, architectural patterns, cellular and nuclear features, and background of the smears. In 78 cases, FNA was supplemented by a measurement of parathormone (PTH) levels in the needle washout fluid (FNA-PTH assay) and/or GATA3/PTH/chromogranin-A immunostainings. RESULTS Sixty-four cases were diagnosed cytologically as parathyroid lesions in conjunction with FNA-PTH assay and/or immunocytochemical examinations. In an additional nine cases, a diagnosis of parathyroid lesions was rendered after repeated FNA with FNA-PTH assay. The histolopathologic diagnosis of surgically excised cases (n = 75) included parathyroid adenoma (60 cases), atypical parathyroid adenoma (4 cases), parathyroid hyperplasia (10 cases), and parathyroid carcinoma (1 case). Major cytological findings of parathyroid tissue included high cellularity, scattered naked nuclei, cribriform and three-dimensional clusters, stippled chromatin, and oxyphilic cytoplasm while papillary pattern or colloid-like material was identified in three cases respectively. No nuclear grooves or inclusions were seen in any case. CONCLUSIONS High cellularity scattered naked nuclei, cribriform and three-dimensional patterns, stippled chromatin and oxyphilic cytoplasm are cytomorphologic features that favour parathyroid origin. A combination of these features with FNA-PTH assay and/or GATA3, PTH, and chromogranin-A immunostainings on cytologic specimens aid in the identification of parathyroid glands and the distinguishing of parathyroid from thyroid lesions.
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- Elwira Bakuła-Zalewska
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Diagnostics, Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology (MSCNRIO), Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Oncological Endocrinology and Nuclear Medicine, Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology (MSCNRIO), Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Oncological Endocrinology and Nuclear Medicine, Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology (MSCNRIO), Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Oncological Endocrinology and Nuclear Medicine, Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology (MSCNRIO), Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Oncological Endocrinology and Nuclear Medicine, Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology (MSCNRIO), Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Diagnostics, Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology (MSCNRIO), Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Oncological Endocrinology and Nuclear Medicine, Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology (MSCNRIO), Warsaw, Poland
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Vescini F, Borretta G, Chiodini I, Boniardi M, Carotti M, Castellano E, Cipriani C, Eller-Vainicher C, Giannini S, Iacobone M, Salcuni AS, Saponaro F, Spiezia S, Versari A, Zavatta G, Mitrova Z, Saulle R, Vecchi S, Antonini D, Basile M, Giovanazzi A, Paoletta A, Papini E, Persichetti A, Samperi I, Scoppola A, Novizio R, Calò PG, Cetani F, Cianferotti L, Corbetta S, De Rimini ML, Falchetti A, Iannetti G, Laureti S, Lombardi CP, Madeo B, Marcocci C, Mazzaferro S, Miele V, Minisola S, Palermo A, Pepe J, Scillitani A, Tonzar L, Grimaldi F, Cozzi R, Attanasio R. Italian Guidelines for the Management of Sporadic Primary Hyperparathyroidism. Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets 2024; 24:991-1006. [PMID: 38644730 PMCID: PMC11165713 DOI: 10.2174/0118715303260423231122111705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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AIM This guideline (GL) is aimed at providing a clinical practice reference for the management of sporadic primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) in adults. PHPT management in pregnancy was not considered. METHODS This GL has been developed following the methods described in the Manual of the Italian National Guideline System. For each question, the panel appointed by Associazione Medici Endocrinology (AME) and Società Italiana dell'Osteoporosi, del Metabolismo Minerale e delle Malattie dello Scheletro (SIOMMMS) identified potentially relevant outcomes, which were then rated for their impact on therapeutic choices. Only outcomes classified as "critical" and "important" were considered in the systematic review of evidence. Those classified as "critical" were considered for the clinical practice recommendations. RESULTS The present GL provides recommendations about the roles of pharmacological and surgical treatment for the clinical management of sporadic PHPT. Parathyroidectomy is recommended in comparison to surveillance or pharmacologic treatment in any adult (outside of pregnancy) or elderly subject diagnosed with sporadic PHPT who is symptomatic or meets any of the following criteria: • Serum calcium levels >1 mg/dL above the upper limit of normal range. • Urinary calcium levels >4 mg/kg/day. • Osteoporosis disclosed by DXA examination and/or any fragility fracture. • Renal function impairment (eGFR <60 mL/min). • Clinic or silent nephrolithiasis. • Age ≤50 years. Monitoring and treatment of any comorbidity or complication of PHPT at bone, kidney, or cardiovascular level are suggested for patients who do not meet the criteria for surgery or are not operated on for any reason. Sixteen indications for good clinical practice are provided in addition to the recommendations. CONCLUSION The present GL is directed to endocrinologists and surgeons - working in hospitals, territorial services or private practice - and to general practitioners and patients. The recommendations should also consider the patient's preferences and the available resources and expertise.
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- Fabio Vescini
- Endocrinology Unit, Azienda Sanitaria-Universitaria Friuli Centrale, P.O. Santa Maria della Misericordia, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Ospedale Santa Croce and Carle Hospital, Cuneo, Italy
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- Endocrinology Department, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano di Niguarda, Milan, Italy, Department of Biotechnology and Translational Medicine, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- General Oncologic and Mini-invasive Surgery Department, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano di Niguarda, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, AOU delle Marche, Ancona, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Ospedale Santa Croce and Carle Hospital, Cuneo, Italy
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- Department of Clinical, Internal, Anesthesiological and Cardiovascular Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Clinica Medica 1, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Endocrine Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Endocrinology Unit, Azienda Sanitaria-Universitaria Friuli Centrale, P.O. Santa Maria della Misericordia, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Medical, and Molecular Pathology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Endocrine and Ultrasound-Guided Surgery, Ospedale del Mare, Naples, Italy
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- Nuclear Medicine Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale–IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes Prevention and Care, IRCCS AOU di Bologna, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Epidemiology, Lazio Region Health Service, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Epidemiology, Lazio Region Health Service, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Epidemiology, Lazio Region Health Service, Rome, Italy
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- High School of Economy and Management of Health Systems, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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- High School of Economy and Management of Health Systems, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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- Azienda Provinciale per i Servizi Sanitari della Provincia Autonoma di Trento, Trento, Italy
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- Endocrinology, Ospedale Regina Apostolorum, Albano Laziale, Italy
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- Ministry of Interior - Department of Firefighters, Public Rescue and Civil Defense, Rome, Italy
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism, Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic (IRCCS), Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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- SIUEC President, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Endocrine Unit 2, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Bone Metabolic Diseases Unit, Department of Experimental, Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, University of Florence, AOU Careggi, Florence, Italy
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- Bone Metabolism and Diabetes, IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Milan, Italy, Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Laboratory of Experimental Clinical Research on Bone Metabolism, Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- SIUMB President, Ultrasound Unit, S. Spirito Hospital, Pescara, Italy
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- Unit of Endocrinology, Department of Medical Specialties, Ospedale Civile di Baggiovara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena, Italy
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- Endocrine Unit 2, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Nephrology Unit at Policlinico Umberto I Hospital and Department of Translation and Precision Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Emergency Radiology, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Baggiovara, Italy
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- UOC Medicina Interna A, Malattie Metaboliche dell'Osso, Ambulatorio Osteoporosi e Osteopatie Fragilizzanti, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome Italy
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- Unit of Thyroid and Bone-Metabolic Diseases, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical, Internal, Anesthesiological and Cardiovascular Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Endocrinology, Fondazione IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, San Giovanni Rotondo (FG), Italy
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- Endocrinology Unit, Azienda Sanitaria-Universitaria Friuli Centrale, P.O. Santa Maria della Misericordia, Udine, Italy
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Scheepers MHMC, Al-Difaie Z, Brandts L, Peeters A, Winkens B, Al-Taher M, Engelen SME, Lubbers T, Havekes B, Bouvy ND, Postma AA. Diagnostic Performance of Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Parathyroid Localization of Primary Hyperparathyroidism: A Systematic Review. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 14:25. [PMID: 38201335 PMCID: PMC10802165 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14010025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
Abstract
Accurate preoperative localization is crucial for successful minimally invasive parathyroidectomy in primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). Preoperative localization can be challenging in patients with recurrent and/or multigland disease (MGD). This has led clinicians to investigate multiple imaging techniques, most of which are associated with radiation exposure. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) offers ionizing radiation-free and accurate imaging, making it an attractive alternative imaging modality. The objective of this systematic review is to provide an overview of the diagnostic performance of MRI in the localization of PHPT. PubMed and Embase libraries were searched from 1 January 2000 to 31 March 2023. Studies were included that investigated MRI techniques for the localization of PHPT. The exclusion criteria were (1) secondary/tertiary hyperparathyroidism, (2) studies that provided no diagnostic performance values, (3) studies published before 2000, and (4) studies using 0.5 Tesla MRI scanners. Twenty-four articles were included in the systematic review, with a total of 1127 patients with PHPT. In 14 studies investigating conventional MRI for PHPT localization, sensitivities varied between 39.1% and 94.3%. When employing more advanced MRI protocols like 4D MRI for PHPT localization in 11 studies, sensitivities ranged from 55.6% to 100%. The combination of MR imaging with functional techniques such as 18F-FCH-PET/MRI yielded the highest diagnostic accuracy, with sensitivities ranging from 84.2% to 100% in five studies. Despite the limitations of the available evidence, the results of this review indicate that the combination of MR imaging with functional imaging techniques such as 18F-FCH-PET/MRI yielded the highest diagnostic accuracy. Further research on emerging MR imaging modalities, such as 4D MRI and PET/MRI, is warranted, as MRI exposes patients to minimal or no ionizing radiation compared to other imaging modalities.
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- Max H. M. C. Scheepers
- GROW School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University, 6229 ER Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- GROW School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University, 6229 ER Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Technology Assessment, Maastricht University Medical Centre, 6202 AZ Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Technology Assessment, Maastricht University Medical Centre, 6202 AZ Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Methodology and Statistics, CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Centre, 6229 HX Maastricht, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, 6202 AZ Maastricht, The Netherlands (S.M.E.E.)
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, 6202 AZ Maastricht, The Netherlands (S.M.E.E.)
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- GROW School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University, 6229 ER Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, 6202 AZ Maastricht, The Netherlands (S.M.E.E.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolic Disease, Maastricht University Medical Center, 6202 AZ Maastricht, The Netherlands
- NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, 6229 ER Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, 6202 AZ Maastricht, The Netherlands (S.M.E.E.)
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, School for Mental Health and Sciences (MHENS), Maastricht University Medical Center, 6202 AZ Maastricht, The Netherlands;
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