RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Why proper clinical workup, patient selection and imaging quality control are so important in parathyroid imaging
JF Journal of Nuclear Medicine
JO J Nucl Med
FD Society of Nuclear Medicine
SP 1023
OP 1023
VO 52
IS supplement 1
A1 Rodgers, Brian
A1 Wassef, Heidi
A1 Pourzand, Lila
A1 Colletti, Patrick
A1 Henderson, Robert
A1 Palacios, Enrique
A1 Blank, Barry
YR 2011
UL http://jnm.snmjournals.org/content/52/supplement_1/1023.abstract
AB 1023 Learning Objectives Via utilization of proper pre-imaging screening we can more accurately diagnose and then treat patients with suspected parathyroid adenomas. Imagers need to be aware of the patient history and pertinent laboratory findings before approving radionuclide parathyroid scans. We also need to be fastidious in the performance and quality control of parathyroid scans. These can be easily accomplished. Without proper pre-imaging screening we waste valuable resources in the imaging of patients with possible parathyroid adenomas. A good team approach will yield the best results. We provide examples of exams ordered for the wrong reasons, low yield histories and lab findings. Examples of poorly performed exams and how to improve quality control are provided