Normal shapes of liver: analysis of normal nuclear scans in Multan

Five hundred 'Normal' liver scans were analysed to find out the incidence of various shapes of normal liver. There were differences between our series and the series reported in the literature. The differences may be due to selection criteria or geographical variation

Radionuclide evaluation of the superior vena cava and upper thoracic veins in mediastinal syndrome

Radionuclide studies of the superior vena cava are non-invasive and simple to perform. These studies give information about the patency of the superior vena cava, innominate and the obstruction can be determined. Since this technique is non-invasive or minimally invasive, it can be repeated as often as required. The anatomic and physiologic basis of this investigation and methodology of the procedure is given. Two cases are described in detail. The only other investigation giving comparable clinical information is contrast venography which is uncomfortable and carries a definite risk of allergic reaction

Demonstration of a renoperitoneal fistula by radionuclide renal scanning: a case report

Radionuclide renal studies are minimally invasive, easy to perform and give information about both renal structure and function. These studies may be safely used to detect urinary extravasations from the upper urinary tract. A case of renoperitoneal fistula imaged by nuclear medicine technique is described. [JPMA 36: 118, 1986] The diagnosis of urinary extravasation using nuclear medicine procedures after trauma and renal transplants is well documented1-4 but radionuclide scanning for urinary extravasation in conditions other than these has rarely been reported 5-6. Surgically related extravasations are common but they are usually small and retroperi-toneal. We describe here an iatrogenic renoperitoneal fistula which presented with tense ascites

Liver scintiscan in Budd Chiari syndrome

Budd Chiari Syndrome is a rare disease and can be difficult to diagnose. Most of the investigations to diagnose this disease are invasive. Liver scintiscanning is not only non-invasive, it also shows a typical pattern in this condition. Good correlation exists between Liver scanning and other procedures. A case of Budd Chiari Syndrome with typical clinical and scan findings is described