Usefulness of liver scan using sup(99m)Tc-phytate in diagnosis of partial diaphragmatic eventration

Partial diaphragmatic eventration, when ocurring at uncommon sites, is difficult to diagnose when only using a plain X-p and fluoroscopy. We experienced an unusual variety of this disorder. In order to diagnose this case, liver scintigraphy using sup(99m)Tc-phytate was performed, and we were able to make a definite diagnosis without other invasive examinations. (author)