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RHISA Scan
Alternate Names : Cisternogram, CSF Flow Scan, Intrathecal Scan, Radionuclide Cisternogram, Spinal Cord Scan
Definition A RHISA scan is a nuclear scan test using small amounts of radioactive material (radioisotope) injected into the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to detect disorders of CSF circulation.
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Why is the Test Performed?
The test is performed to detect abnormalities of CSF circulation.
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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
• Anaphylaxis
• CSF Leak
• Hydrocephalus
• Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)
Tests & Exams
• CSF Collection
• Isotope Study
• X-Ray
Other Topics
• Adolescent Test or Procedure Preparation
• Allergic Reactions
• Preschooler Test/Procedure Preparation
• School Age Test/Procedure Preparation
• Toddler Test/Procedure Preparation
Review Date : 10/17/2003
Reviewed By : Jeffrey Brown, M.D., Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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