Abnormal Parathyroid Scan

FINAL REPORT:

Examination: Nuclear Medicine parathyroid study

Clinical Indication: 79 year old female with hyperparathyroidism

Technique: After the intravenous administration of 24.2 mCi of Technetium 99m labeled sestamibi. Anterior planar imaging over the neck and upper chest was performed at 15 minutes and at three hous. SPECT imaging was also performed.

Findings: Physiologic distribution of radiotracer is seen. There is a focus of activity within the mid pole of the right thyroid consistent with parathyroid adenoma.

Impression:

Parathyroid adenoma at the mid pole of the right thyroid

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