Question 1

my. ct scan shows a "small splenule" what is this?

Accepted Answer

Accessory spleen: A splenule is a small accessory spleen. This is a normal variant and is nothing to worry about.

Question 2

does a ct scan show ms lesions?

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Yes: But MRI is more sensitive than ct  for early detection of the lesions. Multiple scelerosis is one of the demyelinating diseases. Cervical spine region is one of the earliest area where the disease lesions are localized by MRI nicely. Hence for the initial diagnosis of ms it is always good to order MRI cervical spine in addn. To MRI brain. Once the dz is established plaques(scelerosis)appear in  ct.

Question 3

will ct scan shows thickening in kidney?

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Not sure: Ct with and without xray dye is a good test for some kidney problems.  Not sure what you mean by thickening.  Ct shows kidney stones, masses, kidney size/location ; can give a good idea of whether the kidneys are working well.  Ct is also good at showing the site of blockage of urine flow, when present.

Question 4

does the ct scan shows the radiation dose used in the scan in msv?

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10 mSv: A CT scan of the abdomen (belly) and pelvis exposes a person to about 10 mSv; this goes up to 20 mSv if the test is done twice (once with and once without contrast).

Question 5

does ct scan show cancer?

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not always: Not all cancer is visible with a ct scan. There are many variables- size of tumor, location, presence or abscence of IV or oral contrast.

Question 6

would a ct scan show an aneurysm?

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Depends: A ct scan would usually show an aneurysm, but it depends where. If you are looking for an abdominal aortic aneurysm , a non contrast ct is adequate. If you are looking for an intracranial aneurysm, a ct angiogram with IV contrast or an mra would be indicated.

Question 7

will a temporal ct scan show tmj?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ct of temporal area of skull shows mastoids, ear contents, and tempomandibular joint. Gross bony abnormalities, subluxation, and arthritic changes (joint narrowing)in the joint can be detected. Sometimes images are done in open and closed mouth positions.

Question 8

does ct scan show impacted feces?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It can show this.

Question 9

does the ct scan show labyrinthitis?

Accepted Answer

Helpful: Labyrinthitis is a rare disorder characterized by severe, sustained vertigo lasting more than 7 days associated with hearing loss and always accompanied by vomiting.  It can last for several weeks.  Most often viral but can be caused by bacteria following an acute otitis media.  Ct scan or MRI are often used to rule out other labyrinthine pathology.

Question 10

what kinds of stomach issues can a ct scan show?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal: dilatation of the stomach, volvulus, hiatus hernia, tumors, inflammatory processes, to name a few.

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