skip to main content
OSTI.GOV title logo U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Scientific and Technical Information

Title: False-positive liver scan caused by dilated splenic vein

Journal Article · · J. Nucl. Med., v. 15, no. 2, pp. 142-143
OSTI ID:4327649

A 61-year-old patient with splenomegaly exhibited a horizontal defect on a /sup 99m/Tc-sulfur colloid liver scan. Hepatic angiography revealed a dilated splenic vein occupying the site of the defect. Other radiographic studies ruled out other etiologies for the scan finding. (auth)

Research Organization:
Baylor Coll. of Medicine, Houston, TX
NSA Number:
NSA-29-021299
OSTI ID:
4327649
Journal Information:
J. Nucl. Med., v. 15, no. 2, pp. 142-143, Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 30-JUN-74
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English