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Had ct scan for stones, came back clear. low back pain. nurse says low back wld not show on ct scan? wld spinal tumor show up from ct of area?confused
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True: The ct abdomen/pelvis stone protocol studies image different structures, than would be imaged in a dedicated ct lumbar spine study. If there is concern for the back, then another imaging study is needed, i.e. Mri or ct.
Answered 5/16/2016
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Yes: Yes a spinal tumor would be seen on a ct of the spine, however MRI is mush more useful to look at soft tissue structures, nerve roots, disks, spinal fluid, etc. Usually MRI gives a better evaluation of spinal conditions. You may want consider that as well.
Answered 6/20/2017
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