Liver-Spleen Scan: Results and Values: Liver Scan, Spleen Scan, Liver Scintigraphy, Radioisotope Liver Scan, Radionuclide Liver Scan, Hepatic Scintigraphy

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Alternate Names : Liver Scan, Spleen Scan, Liver Scintigraphy, Radioisotope Liver Scan, Radionuclide Liver Scan, Hepatic Scintigraphy

A normal test will show a normal size, position, and appearance of the liver and spleen. Abnormal results from this test may indicate:

malfunction of the liver

a lesion in the liver or spleen, such as a collection of pus or blood, or a tumor

more than one spleen or absence of the spleen

a certain type of benign, or noncancerous, tumor called focal nodular hyperplasia

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Liver-Spleen Scan: Preparation & Expectations

Author: James Compton, MD
Reviewer: Adam Brochert, MD
Date Reviewed: 07/05/01

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