Question 1

will ct scan abdomen pelvis show ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Possible,: Maybe, but an upper GI series with barium is better, and endoscopy is the best way to look for an ulcer.

Question 2

i'm a bit scared of getting a ct scan (abdomen). the whole iv and warm feeling, and side effects.. should i be?

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The IV: contrast is generally very well tolerated.  The warm or flush sensation is transient.  You can find more information at. http://www.radiologyinfo.org/mobile/en/safety/index.cfm?pg=sfty_contrast

Question 3

did ct scan abdomen & pelvic. said i have prominent gastric rugal folds possibly secondary to under-distention. what does that mean? please explain

Accepted Answer

It means: that this is most likely a NORMAL "folding" of your stomach WALL due to the fact that the "bag" which is your stomach is EMPTY!

Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

Question 4

my grandad's ct scan (abdomen with contrast) results says renal cell carcinoma. should i be worried about this? :/

Accepted Answer

When to Worry: Yes. Of course. He has cancer. It is normal to be concerned.

Question 5

is one ct scan of abdomen and pelvis likely to cause cancer?

Accepted Answer

Not usually one: Radiation dose from ct is about 100 times chest x-ray. However the exact number of scans to induce cancer is not precisely known.If ct is necessary for diagnosis it is very accurate tool. Most institutions have reduced amount of exposure in recent years. If same diagnosis can be made with mr or ultrasound, non ionizing radiation, they should be chosen.Certain medical problems ct is necessary.

Question 6

i had two pelvic/abdomen ct scans in one year. should i be concerned? it said two exposures per ct scan each at 15 msv.

Accepted Answer

CT scan frequency: The National Guideline states 4 CT scans per  year is the limit. You are bumping up against the limit with two exposures per CT procedure.

Question 7

i had an abdomen/pelvic ct scan. one finding was small volume nonspecific free fluid in the cul-de-sac. they werent concerned but what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Fluid on U/S scan: If you are not on oral contraceptives, when ovulation occurs, fluid from the ruptured follicle from which the egg escapes will accumulate to some degree in the most dependent portion of the abdomen, the "cul-de-sac", and such is seen by a good ultrasound tech.  It is of no real concern.

Question 8

hello, i did on 27 april a chest ct scan 64 after one month, 27 may , i did an abdomen+pelvic ct scan 64. is it dangerous for my health?

Accepted Answer

Yes.. But: CT scan has much higher dose of radiation than other immaging methods including plain X ray. It is now trend to avoid it unless absolutly necessary or it is an emergency. Than we have to weight risk and benefits like any other procedure in healthcare. If you needed it is done - whtever outcome it is follow up with your docotr. For future - better avoid it. Again depends on reasons doing it.

Question 9

would a ct scan of the abdomen/pelvic show a colon tumor? or are those not visible on a ct scan? normal ct scan... not a virtual colonoscopy one.

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Polyps are diagnosed by either looking at the colon lining directly (colonoscopy) or by a specialized CT scan called CT colography (also called a virtual colonoscopy). Barium enema x-rays have been used in the past and may be appropriate in some circumstances.However, A CT may miss a smaller colon cancer

Question 10

worried about cancer.  dr. recommended an abdomen pelvis ct scan with contrast because of lower right pain that came up clean.  it was a 10msv dose. is 10msv a lot and should i be worried? thanks

Accepted Answer

Not to worry: While we hate to order ct's mainly because of the radiation, one ct should not effect any risk of cancer for you now or in the future. To put it in perspective, over the course of a year, you'll get that much radiation exposure anyway and there's not risk from that.

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I'm a bit scared of getting a ct scan (abdomen). the whole iv and warm feeling, and side effects.. should i be?

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Did ct scan abdomen & pelvic. said i have prominent gastric rugal folds possibly secondary to under-distention. what does that mean? please explain

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My grandad's ct scan (abdomen with contrast) results says renal cell carcinoma. should i be worried about this? :/

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Is one ct scan of abdomen and pelvis likely to cause cancer?

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I had two pelvic/abdomen ct scans in one year. should i be concerned? it said two exposures per ct scan each at 15 msv.

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I had an abdomen/pelvic ct scan. one finding was small volume nonspecific free fluid in the cul-de-sac. they werent concerned but what does it mean?

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Hello, i did on 27 april a chest ct scan 64 after one month, 27 may , i did an abdomen+pelvic ct scan 64. is it dangerous for my health?

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Would a ct scan of the abdomen/pelvic show a colon tumor? or are those not visible on a ct scan? normal ct scan... not a virtual colonoscopy one.

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Worried about cancer. dr. recommended an abdomen pelvis ct scan with contrast because of lower right pain that came up clean. it was a 10msv dose. is 10msv a lot and should i be worried? thanks

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