What is Scintigraphy?
BONE - SPECT and Planar  |  CARDIAC  |  LUNG  |  BREAST IMAGING
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LIVER

Hepatobiliary (IDA Scan)
Demonstrates hepatic perfusion, hepatocyte clearance, hepatic parenchymal transit, biliary excretion and gall bladder function.

Indications:
  • Diagnosis of acute cholecystitis.
  • Evaluation of extrahepatic biliary tract obstruction.
  • Evaluation of post-surgical biliary tract.
  • Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction
  • Detection of bile leaks.
  • Diagnosis of biliary atresia and other congenital anomalies of the biliary tract.
  • Evaluation of liver transplants.
  • Unexplained pain. RUQ or epigastric.

  • Hepatic Haemangioma
    A radiolabelled red blood cell study depicts the amount of perfusion and vascular space within hepatic lesions. Haemangioma are distinguished by their relatively decreased perfusion and increased vascular volume compared to hepatic parenchyma.


    Liver/Spleen Colloid Study
    Demonstration of phagocyte system.

    Indications:
  • Assessment of chronic liver disease.
  • Assessment of liver or spleen size and configuration.
  • Diagnosis of focal nodular hyperplasia.








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