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Liver Scan
Alternate Names : Liver Technetium Sulfur Colloid Scan, Liver-Spleen Radionuclide Scan, Nuclear Scan - Liver or Spleen, Nuclear Scan - Technetium, Technetium Scan
Definition A liver scan uses a radioactive isotope to help determine how well the liver and/or spleen is functioning.
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Why is the Test Performed?
This test is probably the best way to study the liver without surgery. It is particularly valuable because it can provide information about liver function. It is also used to help confirm other test results.
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• Definition
• Why is the Test Performed?
• How is the Test Performed?
• How to Prepare for the Test?
• How will the Test Feel?
• Normal Values
• What do Abnormal Results Mean?
• Special Considerations
• Risks
• Pictures & Images
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Abscess
• Amebic Liver Abscess
• Cirrhosis
• Hepatic Vein Obstruction (Budd-Chiari)
• Hepatitis
• Hepatocellular Carcinoma
• Liver Disease
• Splenic Infarction
• SVC Obstruction
Tests & Exams
• Abdominal CT Scan
• Abdominal Ultrasound
• Biopsy
• Liver Biopsy
Other Topics
• Adolescent Test or Procedure Preparation
• Infant Test/Procedure Preparation
• Preschooler Test/Procedure Preparation
• School Age Test/Procedure Preparation
• Toddler Test/Procedure Preparation
Review Date : 4/22/2003
Reviewed By : Benjamin Taragin, M.D., Department of Radiology, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY. Review Provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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