Parathyroid Imaging (and Live Q&A)

Parathyroid imaging is one of the most misunderstood parts of parathyroid disease. In this Facebook Live video, Dr. Deva Boone of the Southwest Parathyroid Center explains what parathyroid scans are actually for, why they are NOT used to make the diagnosis, and why you can still have a successful operation with a negative scan. At the end, she answers questions asked during the Live session. You’ll learn: • What imaging can and cannot be used for • Why scans are not used to decide whether you are a surgical candidate • The true purpose of preoperative imaging • How imaging helps identify ectopic parathyroid tumors • Why thyroid evaluation matters before surgery • The differences between sestamibi, SPECT/CT, ultrasound, 4D CT, and PET scans • Common mistakes in imaging interpretation, including the confusion between superior and inferior parathyroid glands In this talk, Dr. Boone also explains her own approach to parathyroid imaging and why she typically prefers high-quality sestamibi imaging plus ultrasound for most first-time operations. She breaks down which tests are most useful, which are overused, and what patients should understand before surgery. This video is especially helpful for anyone who: • Has been told their scan was “negative” • Is confused about why different doctors order different imaging tests • Wants to understand whether imaging changes the diagnosis or treatment plan • Is preparing for parathyroid surgery and wants to know what matters most beforehand Dr. Deva Boone is a parathyroid surgeon at the Southwest Parathyroid Center in Phoenix, Arizona, focused exclusively on parathyroid disease. #Parathyroid #Hyperparathyroidism #ParathyroidSurgery #ParathyroidImaging #PrimaryHyperparathyroidism #Sestamibi #Ultrasound #4DCT