A Parathyroid Scan is a nuclear medicine imaging test used to detect and evaluate abnormalities in the parathyroid glands, which are small glands located near the thyroid in the neck. These glands regulate calcium levels in the body, and a parathyroid scan is particularly useful for diagnosing hyperparathyroidism, a condition where one or more of the parathyroid glands become overactive.
Treatment/Procedure: Parathyroid Scan
Areas of Expertise for Parathyroid Scan
Nuclear Medicine (Part of Radiology)
Nuclear medicine is a specialized area of medical imaging that uses small amounts of radioactive materials to diagnose and and treat various diseases.