Which Statement Is NOT True About Imaging of the Parathyroid

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true about imaging of the parathyroid glands?

• A) High resolution (7.5 to 15 MHz) linear transducers are routinely used to image abnormal parathyroid glands.
• B) In a patient with a thick neck, a lower frequency (e.g., a 4 to 8 MHz convex transducer) may be required to enhance acoustic visualization.
• C) In examinations for inferior parathyroid adenomas, the swallow maneuver briefly elevates the thyroid gland, permitting acoustic access to the most inferior aspect of the gland.
• D) Sonography routinely is performed on patients with normal calcium levels.

---

Definitions:

Transaction Obligation

The requirement to complete a financial transaction that has been agreed upon, including payment and delivery.

Futures Option Contracts

Options contracts that give the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a futures contract at a set price on or before a certain date.

Options Contracts

Financial derivatives that give buyers the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on or before a certain date.

Currency Swap

A financial agreement to exchange currency between two parties at a set rate, often used to hedge currency risk.