An abnormal liver scan may result from a mass. Depending on the radioisotope and technique used, the scan may identify particular types of tumors or certain cancers.
An abnormal adrenal scan may show evidence of a tumor where there is excessive secretion of adrenaline or noradrenaline. Over 90% of these tumors are in the abdomen.
On physical examination, the doctor will note that the liver is larger than normal. Often an ultrasound scan of the liver will show abnormalities in the size of the liver, an abnormal pattern of the veins in the liver
GES scan studies that show emptying of the stomach in a longer than accepted period is abnormal. Severity of test results and symptoms do not always match; therefore, the physician must carefully interpret these findings. Diabetic.
sonography, liver scan, ct scan, and biopsy
LFT stands for Liver Function Test. It is a group of blood tests that assess the health and function of the liver by measuring levels of enzymes, proteins, and other substances produced by the liver. Abnormal results can indicate liver damage or disease.
Abnormal results are increased levels in those with a bleeding disorder or liver disease. With those taking heparin, low levels indicate the dose is too low, high levels indicate the dose is too high.
Homogeneous hepatic activity refers to an even distribution of radiotracer uptake in the liver on a nuclear medicine scan. This finding suggests that the liver tissue is functioning uniformly without any areas of abnormal activity. It is a normal finding and usually indicates healthy liver function.
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A liver scan is a diagnostic procedure to evaluate the liver for suspected disease. A radioactive substance which concentrates in the liver is injected intravenously and the image of its distribution in the body is analyzed to diagnose abnormalities.
In non-pregnant women, these abnormal results may include: cancerous tumors or non-cancerous growths of the uterus, ovaries, vagina, or other pelvic structures ovarian torsion infections such as PID congenital malformations. In pregnant.
In an abnormal technetium heart scan, hot spots reveal damage to the heart. The larger the hot spots, the poorer the patient's prognosis.
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