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What Does "shadow On Liver" Mean?
Question: Yesterday I went for a HIDA scan to check my gallbladder function. The results of the test came back saying that my gb and everything else was fine - but that the test showed a possible "shadow" on my liver. I already had a CT scan about a month ago and everything was normal/fine. My Primary Care doctor said that the HIDA doesn't visualize the liver well, and since the CT was clear I have nothing to worry about. He said that in this case a "shadow" likely means that a part of it wasn't seen. Do I truly not need to be worried?
Brief Answer:
You don't worry at all.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Your doctor has given you right advise and there is nothing to be worried about.
HIDA scan is a nuclear imaging procedure and it is used to evaluate the health and function of the gallbladder.It is good that it is normal.
CT Scan is ideal for detecting liver pathology and it is normal in your case,so you don't worry at all.
HIDA scan is not ideal for liver assessment.
Get well soon.
Hope i have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
You don't worry at all.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Your doctor has given you right advise and there is nothing to be worried about.
HIDA scan is a nuclear imaging procedure and it is used to evaluate the health and function of the gallbladder.It is good that it is normal.
CT Scan is ideal for detecting liver pathology and it is normal in your case,so you don't worry at all.
HIDA scan is not ideal for liver assessment.
Get well soon.
Hope i have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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