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liver-spleen scan

Indications: 1) identification of cirrhosis 2) no better than ultrasound for identification of splenomegaly In chronic liver disease there is a redistribution of Tc-99 (technetium sulfur colloid) from the liver to the bone marrow & spleen.

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technetium [Tc]

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scintigraphy (radionuclide test)

References

  1. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 11, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 1998