Question 1

Purpose of the Procedure

Accepted Answer

Precisely locate abnormal parathyroid glands before surgery. Differentiate between normal glands and adenomas using enhancement kinetics. Reduce surgical time and minimize the need for extensive neck exploration.

Question 2

Target Groups

Accepted Answer

Patients diagnosed with primary hyperparathyroidism. Cases where ultrasound or Sestamibi scans were inconclusive. Patients with recurrent hyperparathyroidism or previous neck surgery.

Question 3

What to Expect

Accepted Answer

Lying flat on the CT scanner table during the procedure. Intravenous injection of contrast dye to monitor blood flow. Acquisition of images in multiple phases (non-contrast, arterial, and venous).

Precise Parathyroid Localization - 4D CT Scan for Parathyroid Localization