Meckel’s Scan is a nuclear medicine imaging test used to detect the presence of a Meckel’s diverticulum. This diverticulum is a small pouch in the wall of the small intestine that is a congenital abnormality present from birth. A Meckel’s diverticulum can contain gastric mucosa (stomach lining cells), which can secrete acid and cause ulcers or bleeding in the intestines.
Treatment/Procedure: Meckel’s Scan
Areas of Expertise for Meckel’s Scan
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Nuclear Medicine (Part of Radiology)
Nuclear medicine is a specialized area of medical imaging that uses small amounts of radioactive materials to diagnose and and treat various diseases.