Parathyroid Scan: How to prepare and what to expect - 06/2023

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Parathyroid Scan: How to prepare and what to expect

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Abstract

This handout explains a parathyroid scan, a nuclear medicine procedure used to diagnose problems with the parathyroid gland. It includes how to prepare for the scan, how it works, how it is done, what the patient may feel during the scan, and how to get the results.

Author

Radiology/Imaging Services

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2005

Revision Date

06/2023

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General Subject

Diagnostic Tests

Specific Subject/Keyword

Parathyroid Glands

Radiology

Languages

English

Record ID

3150