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Meindok H, Langer B. Liver scan in Budd-Chiari syndrome. J Nucl Med. 1976;17(5):365-8
Meindok, H., & Langer, B. (1976). Liver scan in Budd-Chiari syndrome. Journal of nuclear medicine : official publication, Society of Nuclear Medicine, 17(5), 365-8.
Meindok, H, and Langer, B. "Liver scan in Budd-Chiari syndrome." Journal of nuclear medicine : official publication, Society of Nuclear Medicine vol. 17,5 (1976): 365-8.
Meindok H, Langer B. Liver scan in Budd-Chiari syndrome. J Nucl Med. 1976 May;17(5):365-8. PMID: 1262939.
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J Nucl Med. 1976 May;17(5):365-8.

Liver scan in Budd-Chiari syndrome.

Journal of nuclear medicine : official publication, Society of Nuclear Medicine

H Meindok, B Langer

PMID: 1262939
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Abstract

Seventeen liver scans were performed in seven patients with occulsion of hepatic veins: the Budd-Chiari syndrome. When some, but not all liver veins were occluded, markedly diminished uptake over the affected segments was usually seen (absence of uptake may occur in acute infarction and in chronic cases). When all major liver veins are occluded, markedly diminished uptake is seen over the peripheral parts of the right and left lobes with a triangular midline area of normal or excessive activity. The latter effect is probably caused by uptake in segments surrounding the inferior vena cava (frequently the caudate lobe) that have direct venous drainage. This liver-scan appearance is characteristic enough to warrant consideration of the Budd-Chiari syndrome as the first diagnosis. Good correlation existed between selective venography and liver-scan findings. The usefulness of liver scans in the followup after portocaval shunting is illustrated in one patient.

Keywords: Biology; Congenital Abnormalities; Contraception; Contraceptive Methods--side effects; Family Planning; Hepatic Effects; Histology; Hormone Receptors; Membrane Proteins; Men; Oral Contraceptives--side effects; Physiology; Women

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