Liver Hemangioma and SPECT Scan

Information for our Nuclear Medicine Patients

* Inform your physician if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Overview

This test helps to diagnose the presence of liver hemangiomas.

Indications

Suspicion of a liver hemangioma

Liver Hemangioma and SPECT Scan

A Liver Hemangioma and SPECT study involves the use of a small amount of radioactive material. The level of radioactivity used is extremely low and has no side effects.

You will be positioned next to a special detector called a gamma camera. The camera does not produce any radiation. It will be placed close to the part of your body being imaged.

Patient Preparation

None. A CT scan of the liver is needed before the scan.

Procedure

An I.V. will be placed in your arm. Through this IV, your blood will be drawn, tagged with a small amount of radioactive material, and then re-injected back into you. Painless images will be obtained for one to three hours. Delayed images may be needed.

Further Information

Contact Terre Haute Medical Laboratory Nuclear Medicine at 812.238.7542