What can be diagnosed with a HIDA scan?
A HIDA scan might help in the diagnosis of several diseases and conditions, such as:
- Gallbladder inflammation (cholecystitis)
- Bile duct obstruction.
- Congenital abnormalities in the bile ducts, such as biliary atresia.
- Postoperative complications, such as bile leaks and fistulas.
- Assessment of liver transplant.
How long does a HIDA scan take?
How long does the HIDA test take? The procedure involves the injection of a small amount of a radioactive isotope and obtaining multiple timed images over a course of 1-4 hours.
What is a biliary scan?
A gallbladder scan is a specialized radiology procedure used to assess the function and structure of the gallbladder. This procedure may also be referred to as a liver-biliary scan because the liver often is examined as well due to its proximity and close functional relationship to the gallbladder.
Will a HIDA scan show pancreas problems?
a HIDA scan (uses radioactive material) can measure gallbladder emptying while an ERCP test uses an endoscope to place dye in the ducts of the pancreas, gallbladder and liver, and. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is sometimes used to detail the organ structures (liver, gallbladder, and pancreas).
What is an abnormal HIDA scan result?
If your scan was “abnormal,” it likely means your images revealed one of the following: An infection. Gallstones. Bile duct blockage. A problem with how your gallbladder functions.
What should I expect during a HIDA scan?
Here’s what to expect at your HIDA scan: An imaging technician will instruct you to lie back on a table and stay very still. The technician will put an IV ( intravenous) needle into a vein in your arm or hand. The technician will inject a radioactive tracer into the IV so it enters your vein.
Why would I need a HIDA scan?
A HIDA, or hepatobiliary, scan is a diagnostic test. It’s used to capture images of the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and small intestine to help diagnose medical conditions related to those organs.
What you should know about the HIDA scan?
but you may feel a brief sting or pinch as the IV is placed in your arm.
What happens during a HIDA scan?
During a HIDA scan, a camera takes pictures of your gallbladder after a radioactive tracer is injected into a vein in your arm. The tracer travels through your liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and small intestine.