GLOSSARY
CT scanner: Computed Tomography Scanner-
A high technology scanning device used to find
adrenal nodules
FNAB: Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy of the Thyroid-
Use of a tiny needle to obtain thyroid cells
for examination under a microscope
FTLES: Fort Lauderdale Endocrine Surgery-
The Minimally Invasive Endocrine Surgery Center
for South Florida
MIRP: Minimally Invasive Radioguided Parathyroid Surgery-
Removal of parathyroid tumors through an incision
less than one inch wide using a radioactive probe to find
the enlarged gland
MRI: Magnetic Resonance Imaging-
A high technology scanning device used to find
adrenal nodules
PTH: Parathyroid Hormone-
The blood chemical secreted by the parathyroid glands
that is responsible for maintaining a normal calcium
level in the bloodstream
SESTAMIBI: A radioactive substance used by
endocrinologists and endocrine surgeons to locate
overactive parathyroid glands in the neck
US SCANNER: Ultrasound Scanner-
A high technology scanning device used to find
thyroid and parathyroid tumors
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