How is a parathyroid scan performed? What are the clinical indications for parathyroid imaging? What are the diagnostic possibilities if the parathyroid glands cannot be visualized using either technique? What are the primary diagnostic considerations for a focal area of increased uptake with either subtraction or washout studies? What is the primary diagnostic consideration for multiple areas of increased uptake in the expected location of the parathyroid glands? Why are anterior views of the thorax obtained? Book traversal links for Parathyroid Scans ‹ Why do cancers demonstrate increased F-18 FDG uptake above background glucose metabolism? Up How is a parathyroid scan performed? ›