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HIDA scan-what does it stand for?

Posted By: slooowMT on 2008-03-18
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Subject: HIDA scan-what does it stand for?

Is the correct meaning of HIDA scan hydroxy iminodiacetic acid scan or is it a cholescintigraphy?  On my account there are no abbreviations allowed and I have seen both of these.  Help!  Thanks!


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