New imaging tool helps surgeons find hidden parathyroid tumors
NCT ID NCT07218224
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This program gives patients at UCSF access to a special PET scan using 18F-fluorocholine to find parathyroid adenomas—small, benign tumors that cause high calcium levels. It is for people aged 13 and older with confirmed primary hyperparathyroidism. The goal is to better locate these tumors before surgery.
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