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Pectus excavatum defect on liver-spleen scintigraphy
European Journal of Nuclear Medicine
|January 1, 1986
Summary
Pectus excavatum, a chest wall deformity, can mimic liver defects on scintigraphy scans. This case highlights how skeletal abnormalities may lead to false-positive findings in hepatic imaging.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Nuclear Medicine
- Radiology
Background:
- Liver-spleen scintigraphy is a common nuclear medicine procedure for evaluating hepatic abnormalities.
- Pectus excavatum is a congenital chest wall deformity that can cause various thoracic and upper abdominal complications.
- Skeletal abnormalities are not typically considered a cause of false-positive findings in liver imaging.