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The article was professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Dinh Van Thuyet - Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.Parathyroid scingigraphy is routinely used at Vinmec Times City Hospital. This is a recording technique using modern recording equipment with specific radioactive tracer, which is an indispensable technique for probing parathyroid function.
1. Common diseases of the parathyroid glands
The parathyroid glands are small endocrine glands located behind the thyroid gland, weighing about 30-60 mg. There are 4 parathyroid glands, including 2 superior parathyroid glands and 2 lower parathyroid glands. The parathyroid glands synthesize, store, and secrete parathyroid hormone (PTH), a hormone that regulates calcium metabolism in the blood.Hyperparathyroidism is a condition in which the body produces too much parathyroid hormone, which throws off calcium and phosphorus balance and causes a host of health problems.
Parathyroid cancer is a condition in which cells in the gland grow out of control, thereby forming malignant tumors with the ability to metastasize.
2. Common symptoms
Most patients do not have any specific symptoms or signs. Symptoms usually appear slowly and inconspicuously, related to disturbances in plasma calcium: feeling of weakness or vague aches and pains. As the disease progresses, symptoms become more severe:
Fatigue, exhaustion Feeling nauseous, vomiting Loss of appetite Unexplained weight loss Excessive thirst and urination due to increased urinary calcium excretion (hypercalciuria) ) Constipation Persistent abdominal pain, stomach ulcers A lump in the neck, difficulty swallowing, voice changes Bone pain, brittle and fragile bones
Hình ảnh u tuyến cận giáp trên xạ hình SPECT/CT
3. When is a parathyroid scan needed?
When you have the symptoms described above. Note: You need to inform your pregnancy and lactation status to Vinmec medical staff before using the service.
4. What to prepare when going to the examination and parathyroid scan?
Bring all old records (results of medical examination, ultrasound, blood tests, medications being used...).5. Why should parathyroid scan at Vinmec?
Vinmec Times City International Hospital uses the SPECT/CT Discovery NM/CT 670 Pro system with the most modern 16-row CT of the world's leading medical equipment maker GE Heathcare (USA), for quality images high, helping to diagnose the disease to be investigated early.
Hệ thống SPECT/CT Discovery NM/CT 670 Pro dãy hiện đại nhất Đông Nam Á
Besides, Vinmec hospital's high quality service will satisfy customers. Vinmec's medical staff are experienced, well-trained at home and abroad, so they can advise and provide maximum support to customers during the shooting process, even for foreign customers.
For advice on thyroid scintigraphy, please contact the hotline 0979 866 368 of the Nuclear Medicine Unit, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
