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Abd pain, nausea for months. med history includes lupus.md wants to look at gall bladder,etc ordered nm pet scan. is that the same thing as hida scan?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Almost: Used to assess function and structure of hepatobiliary tract (including gallbladder), wish you all the best

Dr Clay agreed

Answered 4/29/2017

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