Diagnosis of posterolateral congenital diaphragmatic (Bochdalek) hernia by liver scintigram: case report
A characteristic liver scintigraphic finding was observed in a 2-month- old infant with hepatic herniation through a right-sided posterolateral congenital diaphragmatic defect (Bochdalek). The liver scintigrams showed an oblique band of decreased radioactivity dividing the liver into an inferior anteromedial portion and a superior posterolateral portion. In spite of the markedly abnormal liver scintigram, other diagnostic studies, including pneumoperitoneum abdominal radiography, remained negative. The liver scintigram can provide life-saving information in the diagnosis of congenital diaphragmatic hernia, as in the present case. The distinctive liver-scan findings among the various types of common diaphragmatic hernias are also briefly reviewed. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Univ. of Oregon Health Sciences Center, Portland
- NSA Number:
- NSA-33-023648
- OSTI ID:
- 4065500
- Journal Information:
- J. Nucl. Med., v. 17, no. 2, pp. 110-112, Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 30-JUN-76
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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