Liver And Spleen Scan: Why It Is Done
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Why It Is Done
A liver and spleen scan is done to:
- Check for diseases of the spleen or liver. If liver disease has been diagnosed, a liver scan can help show how well the liver is working.
- Look for cancer in the liver.
- See if cancer has spread (metastasized) to the liver or spleen.
- Show the condition of the liver and spleen after a belly injury.
| Last updated: | October 20, 2008 |
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| Author: | Monica Rhodes |
| Reviewed By: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Myo Min Han, MD - Nuclear Medicine |
| Editors: | Maria Essig, Tracy Landauer |
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