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Gallbladder radionuclide scan

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Gallbladder radionuclide scan

Alternative Names:

Radionuclide - gallbladder; Gallbladder scan; Biliary scan; Cholescintigraphy
What abnormal results mean:

Cholecystitis (gallbladder infection)
Infection of the gallbladder, ducts, or liver
Gallstones
Bile duct obstruction
Bile leaks or abnormal ducts (resulting from cysts)
Biliary anomalies (abnormal anatomy of the bile system)
Transplant rejection (after liver transplant)
Liver disease
Cancer of the hepatobiliary system

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