Choline PET scan before parathyroid surgery
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests how well a special PET scan using a substance called choline finds overactive parathyroid glands before you have surgery. It may help surgeons remove the right gland and avoid removing healthy ones.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old
- You have high calcium in your blood and/or high parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels, which points to a parathyroid problem
- You have been scheduled for a choline PET scan as part of your preoperative tests
- You are not pregnant and not breastfeeding
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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