Question 1

can an abdominal ct scan detect an ovarian cyst/ ovarian cancer?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: CT scan Of the abdomen and Pelvis is a commonly used test to investigate a suspected case of ovarian Cancer.
CT Scan will easily pick up a Cyst in the Ovary and also show fluid and tumor masses in the abdomen and liver metastases if present(but this is uncommon in ovarian cancer)

Question 2

experiencing right side flank pain for 3-4 weeks. did blood and urine tests, all clear. did an abdominal ct without contrast, also clear. no other symptoms except the dull constant flank pain and a right ovarian cyst 1.5mm(2 months ago). thoughts?

Accepted Answer

: your ovarian cyst is too small to cause your pain in the right flank.
Your tests especially the CT scan of your abdomen is reassuring  so you can try to ignore this pain which will likely go away as you have peace of mind now and should believe that there is nothing serious going on inside you abdomen.
If the pain bothers you, take a pain pill like Paracetamol(Tylenol) once or twice during the day

Question 3

can my ddimiter be high because of costochondritis (inflammation of the rib cartilage) or ovarian cysts? (blood clot tests were done. chest xray, chest and abdominal ct scan and ekg. they came back fine?

Accepted Answer

: How high? All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, a normal d-dimer is more useful in ruling out clots, a mildly elevated level is often not clinically meaningful.    
Wish you good health!

Question 4

will an ovarian cyst show up on an abdominal cat scan?

Accepted Answer

Likely so, if...: A ct scan is an excellent test to see intra-abdominal/pelvic organs, but just abdominal scan may not go down far enough to completely visualize the ovaries. I suspect if you have trouble in lower abd, the test would be ordered for both abdominal/pelvic ct which sure will see the ovaries..
Best of luck to you.

Question 5

can an abdominal ct scan with contrast see a hernea?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes it can but the slices of he scan need be small enough to determine the presence of a small herniation.  Ultrasound is probably a faster and cheaper method to evaluate for the hernia.

Question 6

what can a small bowel follow-through show that an abdominal ct scan cannot?

Accepted Answer

Transit time: This exam demonstrates the small bowel in detail and demonstrates the time it takes for the barium to get through the bowel.  This test can also demonstrate anomalies, fistulas, leaks and blockages.

Question 7

i did an abdominal ct scan and one of the things it showed was degenerative bone changes. what can cause this in a young adult? i'm only 26.

Accepted Answer

Relax: In the abscence of a family history of a bone disorder, the report of "degenerative changes" on an xray study often indicates the wear and tear we all place on our spine and pelvic weight bearing bones. If there are additional symptoms, such as localized pain, then a physician visit is in order.

Question 8

would a mri of the mid back show a tumor if one wasn't seen on an abdominal ct scan?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: While MRI and CT scans take pictures in different ways, tumors that are not large enough to be seen on ct will likely not be seen on CT.  One area of exception to this is disorders of the spine and nervous system where MRI can take a much more detailed picture of the area in question.

Question 9

is no news good news with an abdominal ct scan?

Accepted Answer

May not be. : Please make sure work up of your problem continues if you are still having symptoms. No test is perfect.

Question 10

what can an abdominal ct scan pick up and see?thnkss

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Best view of abdomen: The abdominal ct is the best quick view of the entire abdominal cavity. It provides a great picture of all organs and the abdominal wall, as well as the spine. This study can see everything from cancer to kidney stones to hernias to vertebral fractures to foreign bodies. Usually, you are given contrast which provides an even better view. Downside, radiation exposure similar to 400-500 x-rays.

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Experiencing right side flank pain for 3-4 weeks. did blood and urine tests, all clear. did an abdominal ct without contrast, also clear. no other symptoms except the dull constant flank pain and a right ovarian cyst 1.5mm(2 months ago). thoughts?

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Can my ddimiter be high because of costochondritis (inflammation of the rib cartilage) or ovarian cysts? (blood clot tests were done. chest xray, chest and abdominal ct scan and ekg. they came back fine?

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Will an ovarian cyst show up on an abdominal cat scan?

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Can an abdominal ct scan with contrast see a hernea?

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What can a small bowel follow-through show that an abdominal ct scan cannot?

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I did an abdominal ct scan and one of the things it showed was degenerative bone changes. what can cause this in a young adult? i'm only 26.

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Would a mri of the mid back show a tumor if one wasn't seen on an abdominal ct scan?

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Is no news good news with an abdominal ct scan?

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What can an abdominal ct scan pick up and see?thnkss

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