J Korean Radiol Soc.  1971 Dec;7(1):106-113. 10.3348/jkrs.1971.7.1.106.

Liver scintiscan in children

• Pyun KH
• Bahk YW
• Lee DB
• Park HK

• KMID: 2346006
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.1971.7.1.106

Abstract

Liver scanning is used rather reluctantly in the pediatric ages. The present communication is concerned withindications and applicability of the scan examination in the pediatric patients. The accuracy of the scan diagnosis was also assessed. The highest accuracy was recorded in diagnosing liver abscess and liver cirrhosis which tended to be advanced and well established in this age of in efficient verbalization. Overall accuracy was70%. Findings were nonspecific in 23.4% and incorrect in 6.6%. There were no complications or untoward reactions to scan agents.

Keyword

Liver, radionuclide studies; Children, gastrointestinal tract

MeSH Terms

Child*
Diagnosis
Humans
Liver Abscess
Liver Cirrhosis
Liver*