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James B. Gillick, MD; Frederic W. Smith, MD

JAMA. 1968;204(5):397-399.

Abstract
Probable hepatic infarction occurred secondary to an embolus. After an abdominal exploration with normal findings, abnormal results were obtained from liver function tests. This caused the clinician to order a hepatic photoscan, which revealed the unsuspected lesion.

Author Affiliations
From the Radioisotope Service and the Department of Medicine, Veterans Administration Hospital and University of Oregon Medical School, Portland.

Footnotes
Reprint requests to Veterans Administration Hospital, Sam Jackson Park, Portland, Ore 97207 (Dr. Frederick W. Smith).

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