Question 1

will a ct scan with contrast show indolent non-hodgkin's lymphoma, if the cancer is currently dormant at the time of the scan? can cancer be detected by ct scan, even if it's not actively growing at the moment?

Accepted Answer

: CT scan does not make the diagnosis of lymphoma, it only reveals abnormal lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy) or enlarged visceral organs such as enlarged spleen with some suspicious features. The diagnosis has to be based on pathology, usually by a node resection or biopsy.

Question 2

would an mri on the abdomon show lymphoma as good as a ct scan would?

Accepted Answer

Yes, better: Magnetic resonance imaging is better for soft tissue tumor compared to Computed tomography.  evaluation.  However, depending on the etiology of lymphoma, presence of contraindications for MRI, such as pacemaker, metallic dyes in tattoos, metallic implants, CT scan maybe the only option as diagnostic imaging of choice.

Question 3

can a ct scan show the difference between granulomas and lymphoma of a swollen lump node in the neck?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: CT is a great test that shows lymph nodes in the neck well. Granulomas usually demonstrate some degree of calcification but not always. Also, they tend to be smaller. Lymphoma nodes are not usually calcified, are larger, more numerous etc. There is, as you can imagine some overlap and a biopsy is usually recommended.

Question 4

would a cat scan of the neck show cancer including lymphoma?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Only if the lymphoma is in the neck, and then only as enlarged lymph nodes that you could probably feel anyway. Good luck with this workup. Other cancers -- only if it's large enough and actually there. Remember that even the deadliest cancers can be very localized.

Question 5

might have lymphoma and had a ct scan done. it showed adenopathy. what now?

Accepted Answer

Nodes and lymphoma: Well, as with any cancer diagnosis you must have a tissue diagnosis.  This means one of the lymph nodes needs to be removed and looked at by a pathologist.  Only than can you move to the next step.

Question 6

is it possible to have a normal negative ct scan yet still have lymphoma or will the ct scan determine some abnormality which then leads to a biopsy?

Accepted Answer

Yes to both.: You can have an indolent lymphoma - abnormal immune cells in the lymphatic system - but in such a stage that the lymph glands aren't yet (or won't be) enlarged. The CT scan only points out glands that are enlarged or suspicious in the region that was scanned (an enlarged gland in the neck will not show up on a CT scan of the chest). Without an abnormal/enlarged gland, there's nothing to biopsy

Question 7

hodgkins lymphoma: i am worried about result of my last ct scan, what to do?

Accepted Answer

D/w MD: you should share your concern with your oncologist. talk and discuss in detail about the result of the CT scan, what is the next move, treatment options etc.

Question 8

ct scan to investigate possible lyphoma came back normal but liver size was at top of normal size range. shud i worry about this? sign of lymphoma?

Accepted Answer

Your Doctor can guid: The doctor who has done tests for you can and should guide you and explain what the test results mean.
If your ct scan is normal, that means you have no lymphoma or any other tumor(because they would be seen in the ct). You can ignore the comment of slightly enlarged liver. It is best not to get anxious and keep doing more tests because the test results can mislead you and take you on a wrong cour.

Question 9

is it possible to get lymphoma from one chest ct scan?

Accepted Answer

Not sure what you...: ...mean but if you are asking if the radiation exposure from just one CT scan is enough to cause cancer, I think that would be exceedingly unlikely.  There are inherited traits that lead to increased cancer risk with radiation exposure but even then it would be a very rare occurrence.  Cannot say it is impossible, though. That is why scans have to be ordered when truly necessary, not capriciously.

Question 10

would a ct scan rule out lymphoma, myeloma, or leukemia. and are there any non invasive tests to rule those illnesses out?

Accepted Answer

No: Imaging would not rule out hematologists malignancies. In the right clinical context, diagnosis may include specialized blood and bone marrow studies.

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Will a ct scan with contrast show indolent non-hodgkin's lymphoma, if the cancer is currently dormant at the time of the scan? can cancer be detected by ct scan, even if it's not actively growing at the moment?

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Would an mri on the abdomon show lymphoma as good as a ct scan would?

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Can a ct scan show the difference between granulomas and lymphoma of a swollen lump node in the neck?

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Would a cat scan of the neck show cancer including lymphoma?

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Might have lymphoma and had a ct scan done. it showed adenopathy. what now?

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Is it possible to have a normal negative ct scan yet still have lymphoma or will the ct scan determine some abnormality which then leads to a biopsy?

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Hodgkins lymphoma: i am worried about result of my last ct scan, what to do?

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Ct scan to investigate possible lyphoma came back normal but liver size was at top of normal size range. shud i worry about this? sign of lymphoma?

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Is it possible to get lymphoma from one chest ct scan?

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Would a ct scan rule out lymphoma, myeloma, or leukemia. and are there any non invasive tests to rule those illnesses out?

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