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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yamuna Kondapally, M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
Other diagnostic studies include radionucleide scans which use technetium, indium, or gallium. They detect lesions <2 cm in size. These scans cannot distinguish between the cyst, tumor, or abscess and need confirmation with other diagnostic tests.[1]
Radionucleide Scanning
Other diagnostic studies include radionucleide scans.[1]
- These hepatic scans use technetium, indium, or gallium
- They can detect lesions < 2cm in size.
- These scans cannot distinguish between the cyst, tumor, or abscess and need confirmation with other diagnostic tests.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Halvorsen RA, Foster WL, Wilkinson RH, Silverman PM, Thompson WM (1988). "Hepatic abscess: sensitivity of imaging tests and clinical findings". Gastrointest Radiol. 13 (2): 135–41. PMID 3282964.