Static Liver Scintigraphy (Colloid Scintigraphy)

Colloid scintigraphy (static liver scintigraphy) is a nuclear medicine diagnostic procedure used to detect (identify) certain hepatic diseases associated with destruction of the RHS (reticulo-histiocytic system) of the liver. The liver parenchyma (liver tissue) is composed of various cellular components. Hapatocytes (hepatic cells) make up the majority of approximately 65%. About 15% are Kupffer stellate … Static Liver Scintigraphy (Colloid Scintigraphy)