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Dual phase parathyroid scintigraphy with 99m Tc-sestaMIBI is a very sensitive technique in the preoperative localization and diagnosis of parathyroid adenoma. However, pitfalls have been reported in patients with thyroid nodules with MIBI uptake or with previous thyroid surgery. To solve this problem, a thyroid scintigraphy with 99m Tc-pertechnetate is usually performed following the...