Diagnostic accuracy of embryologic origin of the abnormal parathyroid gland in the 31 patients in our study group
| Imaging Modality | Superior No. (%) | Inferior No. (%) | Total No. (%) | Accuracy (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIBI SPECT | 74.2 (55.4–88.1) | |||
| Superior gland | 10 (32.3) | 0 (0) | 10 (32.3) | |
| Inferior gland | 8 (25.8) | 13 (41.9) | 21 (67.7) | |
| Total | 18 (58.1) | 13 (41.9) | ||
| 4DCT | 90.3 (74.3–98.0) | |||
| Superior gland | 15 (48.4) | 0 (0) | 15 (48.6) | |
| Inferior gland | 3 (9.7) | 13 (41.9) | 16 (51.6) | |
| Total | 18 (58.1) | 13 (41.9) | ||
| MIBI SPECT + 4DCT | 96.8 (83.3–99.9) | |||
| Superior gland | 17 (54.8) | 0 (0) | 17 (54.8) | |
| Inferior gland | 1 (3.2) | 13 (41.9) | 14 (45.2) | |
| Total | 18 (58.1) | 13 (41.9) |