Purpose of the Procedure
- 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.
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An advanced multi-phase imaging technique designed to precisely locate hyper-functioning parathyroid glands, facilitating targeted surgical interventions and improving clinical outcomes for patients with hyperparathyroidism.
Scientific name: 4D CT Scan for Parathyroid Localization
A specialized multi-phase CT scan utilizing non-contrast, arterial, and venous phases to identify parathyroid adenomas based on enhancement kinetics, aiding surgeons in localization.
Service type
Radiological Imaging
Duration
30-45 minutes
Fasting
4-6 hours fasting
Included Services
- Multi-phase CT acquisition
- Contrast media injection
- Detailed medical report
Medical Service Information
Target Groups
- Patients diagnosed with primary hyperparathyroidism.
- Cases where ultrasound or Sestamibi scans were inconclusive.
- Patients with recurrent hyperparathyroidism or previous neck surgery.
What to Expect
- 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).
Conditions & Notices
- Renal function test (Creatinine) is mandatory before the scan
- Must disclose any history of iodine or contrast allergy
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