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Parathyroid cancer other imaging findings
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Other imaging studies for parathyroid cancer include sestamibi scan, venous sampling, or PET scan.
Key Findings in Sestamibi Scan in Parathyroid Cancer
Key Findings in Sestamibi Scan in Parathyroid Cancer
- Identify the size and location of the parathyroid glands
- Show how well the parathyroid glands are working
Key Findings in Venous Sampling
Key Findings in Venous Sampling
- Assess the central part of the chest cavity (the mediastinum)
- Identify distant metastases[1]
Key Findings in PET Scan
Key Findings in PET Scan
- A PET scan uses radioactive materials (radiopharmaceuticals) to detect changes in the metabolic activity of body tissues. A computer analyzes the radioactive patterns and makes 3-dimensional color images of the area being scanned. It is used to identify recurrent disease.
References
References
- ↑ Parathyroid cancer. Canadian Cancer Society (2015). http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/parathyroid/parathyroid-cancer/?region=bc Accessed on December 29, 2015
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