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Could a ct scan miss appendicitis if i wasn't given contrast fluid to drink or wasn't injected with dye?

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possibly: That is possible. Contrast should always be given for abdominal and pelvic cts unless there is reduced kidney function or allergies to the dye.

Answered 11/12/2020

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Good Day Doctor. What is Possibility of Getting Cancer from two CT Scans. I read that all CT scans cause Cancer and also the injected dye contrast during CT Scans cause blood Cancer after some years.How True. Thanks?

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Good Day Doctor. What is Possibility of Getting Cancer from two CT Scans. I read that all CT scans cause Cancer and also the injected dye contrast during CT Scans cause blood Cancer after some years.How True.. Thanks?

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Is it likely that blood tests and a CT scan could miss appendicitis?! please help

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Could a CT scan miss in abscess on the appendix.. Suspected appendicitis help?

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20 years ago I had CT scan to determine appendicitis. They pumped dyes in me. Very uncomfortable if I recall correctly. Do they still do this today?

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