Using 4D CT Imaging, Surgeons Locate Abnormal Parathyroid Glands Before Operating | Vital Signs
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2014
- Most people have four tiny parathyroid glands (PTs) in the neck that produce the hormone responsible for regulating the balance of calcium and phosphorous in the blood. If one or more PT glands becomes enlarged or overactive (hyperparathyroidism), it may be necessary to surgically remove the gland. UCLA is now one of the few centers in the country where experts are using 4D computed tomography (CT) to pinpoint the exact location of hard-to-find abnormal PT glands, enabling surgeons to perform more efficient procedures with excellent outcomes.
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I had a nuclear scan done which was negative. An ultrasound which was negative. Elevated Calcium and PTH. Told by Endocrinologist my corrected calcium was fine and I was just tired because I had had Covid six months prior. Insisted on a referral to a surgeon who specializes in endocrine surgeries who ordered this CT Scan and BAM! My neck lit up like a Christmas Tree! So please I urge everyone to be your own advocate!
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Thank you for your post. Within the week my blood work showed an abnormality in the parathyroid gland. As of right now I had a basic ultrasound a couple of days ago. We were unable to visualize the parathyroid gland (s). At this point I know a little bit about things but I'm quickly learning.
I have advocated in the healthcare space for others for decades. Financial situations insurance and clinical to be sure that everyone has a voice, get educated and be able to decide what to do for themselves. I appreciate all your advice and guidance.
What indeed if every scan shows no result. Negative scans do NOT mean there is no disease. What happens next, can there be an exploration? I have had two previous surgeries, one for parathyroid gland, one for thyroidectomy. Now again hyperparathyroid, nothing shows. I am completely miserable.
Can a mibi scan be done sitting up as I cannot lie flat due to spine issues
Which is better: pet-methionine scan or the 4D CT one to localise an adenoma?
How long is a 4d scan as I have a hiatial hernia and cannot lie flat
So, what if your ct scan, is negative, sesamibi scan is negative, and ultra sound scan is negative??? Than what?????
I could be wrong... but I think there is a difference between regular ct scan and 4D CT scan. Maybe ask your doctor about that.
A very experienced surgeon carefully looking for the diseased gland(s).
My labs are borderline pth 44 calcium 10.0 vit d 25 im miserably sick 4 years no one will image me or work up said to come back when pth is 60 I have multiple symptoms literally stuggeling thru work wondering how to get 4 d ct at least to look at glads im in sc i know its not here
My calcium is 10.2-10.7
Vit D is 16 and pth is 35. Osteoporosis now too. I am having to fight every step of the way to get tests and surgery. It's horrible. Keep going to doctors until u find one that cares
Took over 10 years to find a doctor that listens.