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What is another name for CT scans?
Computed tomography is also known as computerized axial tomography or CAT scan
What is another name for plateau?
Another name for plateau is tableland.
What is another name for gullet?
It is an oesophagus
What is another name for categories?
Another name for categories is cat
What is another name for base?
Another name for a base is Alkali.
What is a parathyroid scan used for?
A parathyroid scan is administered when the parathyroid appears to be overactive and a tumor is suspected.
What type of tests is a parathyroid scan?
A parathyroid scan is a type of nuclear medicine imaging test that is used to locate and assess the function of the parathyroid glands in the neck. It helps in identifying abnormal growths or tumors in the parathyroid glands, which can cause issues with calcium regulation in the body.
What is a parathyroid scan?
This scan uses radioactive pharmaceuticals that are readily taken up by cells in the parathyroid glands to obtain an image of the glands and any abnormally active areas within them.
What is done during a Parathyroid scan?
During a Parathyroid scan, a small amount of radioactive material is injected into the blood. Images are then taken with a special camera to locate any abnormal parathyroid glands. This helps to identify the cause of high parathyroid hormone levels or abnormal calcium levels in the body.
Is fasting required before a parathyroid scan?
It is not necessary to fast or maintain a special diet.
Why does your parathyroid level go up and not your calcuim and your depression seems worse My parathyroid scan was fine?
It is best to see a qualified medical practitioner (a Doctor) if you are worried about of your health.
What small glands that are embedded within another gland?
The parathyroid glands are on the thyroid.
What is the name of the thyroid on the brain called?
parathyroid
What is another name of the glands in your neck?
In your neck there are really only 2 different types endocrine glands: the thyroid gland and the parathyroid glands. You may be speaking of the parathyroid glands, which are 4 little glands that lie on the back of the thyroid.
What is the name of the hormone produced by the parathyroid gland?
The hormone produced by the parathyroid gland is called parathyroid hormone (PTH). It helps regulate the levels of calcium and phosphate in the blood by acting on the bones, kidneys, and intestines.
What does CT stand for medically?
You might be referring to CT scan, which is another name for CAT scan used to show human body in various slices using X-ray.
Where is parathyroid hormone produced?
parathyroid gland
