Ectopic mucosa of Meckel's diverticulum is diagnosed by:: (A) Tc-99 radionuclide scan, (B) Angiography, (C) CT, (D) Endoscopy
Answer is A. Ans. (a) Tc-99 radionuclide scanRef: Sabiston 19th edition, Pages 1268-1270* Tc99m radionuclide scan is based on the presence of ectopic gastric mucosa.* The sensitivity of the scan can be increased by giving glucagon, pentagastrin or cimetidine.