Liver and Spleen Scan

Why It Is Done

A liver and spleen scan is done to:

• Check for diseases of the spleen or liver, such as hepatitis or cirrhosis. If liver disease has been diagnosed, a liver scan can help show how well the liver is working.
• See whether cancer has spread (metastasized) to the liver. A liver and spleen scan can also show whether treatment for cancer is working.
• Show the condition of the liver and spleen after a belly injury.

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Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS	Last Updated: November 28, 2006
Medical Review:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Jerome B. Simon, MD, FRCPC, FACP - Gastroenterology
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