Parathyroid cancer other imaging findings
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2]
Overview
Other imaging studies for parathyroid cancer include sestamibi scan, venous sampling, or PET scan.
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
- Assess the central part of the chest cavity (the mediastinum)
- Identify distant metastases[1]
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
- ↑ 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