Question 1

what is a ct scan of the chest/abdomen/ and pelvis normally looking for?

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Need more info.: Trauma, infection and malignancy (cancer) are the most common reasons to do all three at the same time. Doing the test doesn't mean you have the diseases, but the doctors are usually concerned about those three things when they order that set of tests.

Question 2

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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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 3

after i use the bathroom i feel a bump on my lower left abdomen to the left and below my belly button. i had a ct abdomen and pelvis ct scan that came back normal. could the ct scan have missed something and what could be causing this bump?

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Could be an : abdominal HERNIA

Get a full physical examination and show the lump to the examiner. These hernias are often MISSED by CT scan since the ANGLE is often not right.
Hope this is helpful!

Dr Z

Question 4

i have microscopic hematuria with no pain or symptoms.my urine cystology is negative and abdomen and pelvic ct scan is normal.should i be worried?

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It depends: There are many causes of asymptomatic hematuria. It sounds like you have likely ruled out the worst causes with the diagnostic tests you have received. When you say "cystology", do you mean "cystoscopy" which is a camera inserted into the bladder to look for a mass? It is important to continue follow up with your urologist as directed.

Question 5

ct scan showed enlarged ovaries,suggesting pcos. pelvic pain since last year,spotting+heaviness in abdomen. normal weight no extra body hair?possible?

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PCOS: You have some of the findings suggestive of PCOS.  I suggest that you have blood testing; LH/FSH, estradiol and testosterone to help confirm the diagnosis.,

Question 6

male,61,with ibs(negative virtual colonoscopy 3 years ago).recent normal abdominal-pelvic mri,except minimal fluid in recto-vesical pouch.cat scan?!

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What for?: MRI usually provides a better image than CAT scan and there is no radiation involved. From what you described, it is not likely that CAT scan would add any value to the imagining studies already done.
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Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 7

can a ct scan of abdomen and pelvic change in 5 days? from remarkable to bad?

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: Yes. Body organs can change rapidly if there is trauma or significant infection. In the case of a pelvic CT, bowel content changes can also show up on the scan. Please follow up with the physician who ordered the test to discuss any new findings.

Question 8

can a hernia be shown on an abdomen and pelvic ct scan?

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Hernias: It depends on the hernia and if contrats was taken before the scan. There are many types of hernias in different locations

Question 9

what does a ct scan of abdomen and pelvis show?

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Shows: All abdominal and pelvic structures. See radiologyinfo.Org for good info.

Question 10

had a ct scan of abdomen, pelvis all was fine even appendix, but mine was removed 30 years ago.

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Consider...: I have seen inadvertent reporting of the appendix before. One of the more common ways this happens is when the radiologist reads a normal study and says "dictate normal" but forgets to remove the part in the template about the appendix. Incidentally, I have also seen a very rare case in which the patient reported prior surgery for an appendectomy but the appendix was still there.

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What is a ct scan of the chest/abdomen/ and pelvis normally looking for?

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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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After i use the bathroom i feel a bump on my lower left abdomen to the left and below my belly button. i had a ct abdomen and pelvis ct scan that came back normal. could the ct scan have missed something and what could be causing this bump?

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I have microscopic hematuria with no pain or symptoms.my urine cystology is negative and abdomen and pelvic ct scan is normal.should i be worried?

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Ct scan showed enlarged ovaries,suggesting pcos. pelvic pain since last year,spotting+heaviness in abdomen. normal weight no extra body hair?possible?

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Male,61,with ibs(negative virtual colonoscopy 3 years ago).recent normal abdominal-pelvic mri,except minimal fluid in recto-vesical pouch.cat scan?!

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Can a ct scan of abdomen and pelvic change in 5 days? from remarkable to bad?

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Can a hernia be shown on an abdomen and pelvic ct scan?

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What does a ct scan of abdomen and pelvis show?

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Had a ct scan of abdomen, pelvis all was fine even appendix, but mine was removed 30 years ago.

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