If you've been told you have the diagnosis of elevated calcium, hypercalcemia or likely have hyperparathyroidism, but you haven't been provided with a clear road forward, then this book is speaking to you.
The Patient's Guide to Hyperparathyroidism written by Dr. Lawrence Gordon, provides a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the decisions influencing your care when you have been diagnosed with hypercalcemia or hyperparathyroidism.
A high-resolution parathyroid CT scan is used to help localize a parathyroid tumor when a parathyroid scan and parathyroid ultrasound were unsuccessful at localizing the tumor. Since the introduction of Sestamibi scans, CT scans are not performed as frequently today.
