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Liver scan |
| Overview Risks Results |
| Alternative Names: |
| Technetium scan; Liver technetium sulfur colloid scan; Liver-spleen radionuclide scan; Nuclear scan - technetium; Nuclear scan - liver or spleen |
| What the risks are: |
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There is some concern with radiation from any scan. However, the level of radiation in this procedure is less than that of most X-rays and is not considered significant enough to cause harm to the average person. Pregnant or nursing women should consult their health care provider before any exposure to radiation, because fetuses and nursing babies are more sensitive to the effects of radiation. |
| Special considerations: |
| Other tests may be needed to confirm the findings of this test, including abdominal ultrasound, abdominal CT scan, liver biopsy or spleen biopsy, or liver flow study. |
Liver scan |
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