Tc-99m Sestamibi Scan for Hyperparathyroidism
This radiotracer, which accumulates in active mitochondria-dense tissues, is used to localize parathyroid adenomas.
Normal Biodistribution
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Protocol
Greenspan BS et al. SNM Practice Guideline for Parathyroid Scintigraphy 4.0. Hosted by SNMMI. 2012.
Review Article
Eslamy HK and Ziessman ZA. Parathyroid Scintigraphy in Patients with Primary Hyperparathyroidism: 99mTc Sestamibi SPECT and SPECT/CT. RadioGraphics 2008; 28:1461–1476.