How does a sestamibi scan diagnose parathyroid cancer?

For a sestamibi scan, your doctor will inject a radioactive substance into a vein. This substance will then travel to the parathyroid glands, making them easier to see during the scan. Based on where the radioactive substance is, your doctor will be able to tell if your parathyroid glands are an abnormal size or shape.

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For a sestamibi scan, your doctor will inject a radioactive substance into a vein. This substance will then travel to the parathyroid glands, making them easier to see during the scan. Based on where the radioactive substance is, your doctor will be... More