Question 1

i had a upper abdominal ct scan and in the report is said my bowel is grossly unremarkable. does that mean my colon? is colon and bowel the same thing

Accepted Answer

Bowel is a: generic term covering both colon(large bowel) and small bowel.

Question 2

a recent abdominal ct scan said mild focal thickening of the proximal transverse colon is indeterminate for incomplete distention versus an underlying lesion. . is distention a common issue more likely to be than a lesion ?

Accepted Answer

: Unclear without a history or list of your symptoms. You need to talk to the doctor who ordered the scan.

Question 3

would a ct scan of the abdomen with iv  contrast show a mass or tumor in the colon?

Accepted Answer

Mass in the colon : The answer is yes a CT is great for seeing abdominal masses.. Can you see you miss a small mass in the colon that can be seen with a colonoscopy yes?

Question 4

what does parenchyma without focal mass lesion mean on a abdominal ct scan ?

Accepted Answer

: Parenchyma means the main body part of an organ. that means no mass was seen in it. This report that you quote is either incomplete or inaccurately described. PL be more specific

Question 5

i had a ct scan identifying 6.5 x 6.6 x 8 cm intra-abdominal fatty mass indenting my right colon. there is no pain. i have a past history of melanoma and some adenopath. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Colon tumor: Location worrisome differential diagnosis extensive inluding multiple cancers could be lipoma biopsy and removal indicated.

Question 6

can the results of an abdominal ct that shows several areas of colon narrowing be caused by its movement during the test?

Accepted Answer

: No. It can make the entire area  fuzzy or indistinct but not just colon- narrow in several areas.

Question 7

would colon cancer show up in a abdominal ct scan ?

Accepted Answer

Ct not sensitive: Ct scan is a useful tool for pre operative evaluation and postoperative surveillance, however most colon cances would not be detectable by standard cat scan unless they were very large, or had obvious spread to the liver. A colonoscopy is the most sensitive screening test. Ct colonoscopy can be almost as sensitive as colonoscopy, but is a specialized test and requires the same prep as a colonoscop.

Question 8

can an abdominal ct scan find colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Colonoscopy is the best test. Ct can sometimes find larger cancers. A special ct called ct colonography is better than regular ct for finding cancers but is is not a widely used test. Colonoscopy is your best bet.

Question 9

can an abdominal ct to rule out kidney stones and other abdominal pain (w/o )contrast detect colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

No comparison: Ct ; MRI are indirect visualization modalities. Unlike colonoscopy (a direct optical exam of the colon lining), small lesions may be below the detection threshold of scanning. Also, colonoscopy affords the opporunity to biopsy the colon lining, to remove upon detection colon polyps (finding them on ct or MRI will only prompt undergoing a colonoscopy to get them out), as well as therapeutics.

Question 10

can a ct on abdomen with contrast show colon cancer if there are present symtoms?

Accepted Answer

It can, if it is: Large enough, but not necessarily.  The best test is colonoscopy.  At your age, colon cancer is rare, unless you have ulcerative colitis or positive family history.

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I had a upper abdominal ct scan and in the report is said my bowel is grossly unremarkable. does that mean my colon? is colon and bowel the same thing

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A recent abdominal ct scan said mild focal thickening of the proximal transverse colon is indeterminate for incomplete distention versus an underlying lesion. . is distention a common issue more likely to be than a lesion ?

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Would a ct scan of the abdomen with iv contrast show a mass or tumor in the colon?

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What does parenchyma without focal mass lesion mean on a abdominal ct scan ?

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I had a ct scan identifying 6.5 x 6.6 x 8 cm intra-abdominal fatty mass indenting my right colon. there is no pain. i have a past history of melanoma and some adenopath. what should i do?

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Can the results of an abdominal ct that shows several areas of colon narrowing be caused by its movement during the test?

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Would colon cancer show up in a abdominal ct scan ?

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Can an abdominal ct scan find colon cancer?

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Can an abdominal ct to rule out kidney stones and other abdominal pain (w/o )contrast detect colon cancer?

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Can a ct on abdomen with contrast show colon cancer if there are present symtoms?

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