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Perisplenic halo on /sup 99m/Tc sulfur colloid scintigraphy: a sign of mild ascites

Journal Article · · Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States)
A patient with acute parenchymal liver disease whose /sup 99m/Tc sulfur colloid (SC) liver/spleen scan showed a perisplenic halo in the posterior view (supine position) proved to have mild ascites at the time of autopsy. The signs of mild and massive ascites are briefly discussed.
Research Organization:
University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington
OSTI ID:
6879673
Journal Information:
Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States) Vol. 7:4; ISSN CNMED
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English