With the development of modern science and technology
ultrasound has become a routine and effective method for examining parathyroid diseases and an effective assistant means in treatment of parathyroid space-occupying lesions. Parathyroid diseases are divided into hyperparathyroidism
hypoparathyroidism and nonfunctional parathyroid diseases. This article reviewed the clinical application of ultrasonography in the diagnosis and treatment of hyperparathyroidism.