HIDAskoðun
HIDAskoðun, commonly known as Hepatobiliary Iminodiacetic Acid (HIDA) scanning, is a nuclear medicine imaging test used primarily to evaluate the biliary system, which includes the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas. This diagnostic procedure helps identify issues such as bile duct obstructions, gallbladder inflammation (cholecystitis), or other biliary tract disorders.
During the procedure, a small amount of a radioactive tracer, typically HIDA (also called iminodiacetic acid),
HIDAskoðun is often recommended for patients experiencing symptoms such as persistent abdominal pain, jaundice, or elevated
The procedure typically takes about one to two hours, including preparation and imaging time. Patients are