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title: Intraoperative Localisation of Ectopic Parathyroid Adenoma with Sirius Pintuition
description: 64-year-old man with primary hyperparathyroidism due to an ectopic parathyroid adenoma located between the left carotid artery and the hyoid bone. The Pintuition Seed, a localization marker, was used to localise and intraoperatively remove the adenoma. No post-op complications observed.
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# [Intraoperative Localisation of Ectopic Parathyroid Adenoma with Sirius Pintuition](https://www.sirius-medical.com/clinical-overview/clement_et_all2022)

 Written by [Clement et al (2022)](https://www.sirius-medical.com/clinical-overview/author/clement-et-al2022) | Apr 28, 2022 10:00:00 AM

Case Description

Localization and removal of ectopic parathyroid adenoma

Course of Treatment

64-year-old man with primary hyperparathyroidism due to an ectopic parathyroid adenoma located between the left carotid artery and the hyoid bone. The Pintuition Seed, a localization marker, was used to localise and intraoperatively remove the adenoma. No post-op complications observed.

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