Ct scan with contrast vs mri

Question 1

In 2017 i was diagnosed with rare appendix cancer. that same year an oncological surgeon specializing in this cancer performed hipec with debulking. is a ct scan with contrast better than an mri for detecting other cancers that might crop up?

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Cancer: Hello. It depends on the kind of tissue what type of study is more specific (for example: "soft tissue" or small tumors is preferred MRI, for bones X-... Read More

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Question 2

Whats better for diagnosing pancreatic cancer.... ct scan or mri? i've had normal ultrasound and ct scan with contrast. still worried.

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Why worry: In answer to your question, i don't believe an MRI has any advantage over ct for pancreas lesions. You've had a normal u/s and a normal ct, so why ar... Read More

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Similar: Many articles in the medical littérature shows that ct scan and MRI are very similar in their ability to detect pancreatic cancer. For any particular... Read More

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Why worried?: Why are you worried? Do you have symptoms or abnormal labs? If the ct was normal and used a specific pancreas protocol, then an MRI of the pan cre... Read More

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Question 3

Whats better for diagnosing pancreatic cancer? ct scan or mri? 34yr male. i've had normal ultrasound and ct scan with contrast. still worried.

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CT, ERCP, MRCP: Thin-slice (3 mm) ct abdomen yields fine detail of pancreatic structures... Blood tests including tumor markers: ca-19-9, ca-15-3, and CEA can alert ... Read More

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Question 4

Can brain aneurysms be found with ct scan and contrast or must mri be used to diagnose. i was told my a&e ct scan with contrast 20 yrs ago showed good blood vessels as my brother was recently diagnosed with aneurysms would i need tests again?

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Both can be used to diagnose brain aneurysms. If you are worried or have a strong family history then have it done.

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Question 5

What is the difference between mri contrast and ct scan contrast ?

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Not same: Mri contast gadolinium does not contain iodine while ct contrast contains iodine. An allergic reaction to ct contrast does not mean that you will hav... Read More

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Question 6

Can diverticulum that are not inflamed be seen on mri without contrast instead of a ct scan in non urgent setting?

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MRI in non urgent st: Asymptomatic diverticulosis is commonly seen on imaging studies. However, diagnostic imaging performed specifically for div. disease is essentially l... Read More

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Question 7

Had a ct scan because of headaches. all good. said nothing to worry sbout.now they what a mri but expect to see nothing . im a worried to death. theyre doing with and without contrast. so worried. why both?

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Small intracranial lesions will not always show up on an MRI without contrast. If both tests have your physician saying "nothing to worry about", and ... Read More

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Question 8

Mri with and without contrast and ct scan came back normal. should i still worry about an unruptured aneurysm?

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No: There is nothing in mentioned tests to suggest an aneurysm. Health related anxiety appears likely that you may further address with your doc.

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Question 9

What is the difference between mri contrast and ct scan contrast? i have a mri tomorrow and afraid of contrast bc ct contrast made me tremor bad.

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Not same: Mri contast gadolinium does not contain iodine while ct contrast contains iodine. An allergic reaction to ct contrast does not mean that you will hav... Read More

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Question 10

Will an mri with contrast be able to detect endometriosis? mystery inflammation near upper colon was not diagnosed with ct scan.

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No: Unfortunately endometriosis cannot be detected with an MRI or ct scan. If your symptoms are suspicious for endometriosis, you should discuss a laparos... Read More

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Ct scan with contrast vs mri

In 2017 i was diagnosed with rare appendix cancer. that same year an oncological surgeon specializing in this cancer performed hipec with debulking. is a ct scan with contrast better than an mri for detecting other cancers that might crop up?

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Whats better for diagnosing pancreatic cancer.... ct scan or mri? i've had normal ultrasound and ct scan with contrast. still worried.

Whats better for diagnosing pancreatic cancer? ct scan or mri? 34yr male. i've had normal ultrasound and ct scan with contrast. still worried.

Can brain aneurysms be found with ct scan and contrast or must mri be used to diagnose. i was told my a&e ct scan with contrast 20 yrs ago showed good blood vessels as my brother was recently diagnosed with aneurysms would i need tests again?

What is the difference between mri contrast and ct scan contrast ?

Can diverticulum that are not inflamed be seen on mri without contrast instead of a ct scan in non urgent setting?

Had a ct scan because of headaches. all good. said nothing to worry sbout.now they what a mri but expect to see nothing . im a worried to death. theyre doing with and without contrast. so worried. why both?

Mri with and without contrast and ct scan came back normal. should i still worry about an unruptured aneurysm?

What is the difference between mri contrast and ct scan contrast? i have a mri tomorrow and afraid of contrast bc ct contrast made me tremor bad.

Will an mri with contrast be able to detect endometriosis? mystery inflammation near upper colon was not diagnosed with ct scan.

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