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I read they do a hida scan when no gallstones were detected. but i had an ultra sound showing three gallstones in gb and a small portion of fatty liver. im scheduled for a hida scan wed. does that sound right? im starting to get pain in mid back

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Dr. Angelina Postoev md facs answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Ok to get HIDA: Yes, it’s still ok to get HIDA, they will not do ejection fraction due to stones, but test is ok.

Dr Bansal agreed

Answered 1/16/2019

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A member asked:

I read they do a hida scan when no gallstones were detected. but i had an ultra sound showing three gallstones in gb and a small portion of fatty liver. im scheduled for a hida scan wed. does that sound right? im starting to get pain in mid back

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Angelina Postoev md facs answered

Dr Bansal agreed

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