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Can a pelvic cat scan view the rectum?

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It can, but...: If you or your doctor is concerned about a rectal mass or cancer inside the rectum, then probably the best test would be a colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy (like a colonoscopy, but doesn't go up as far).

Dr Ferdowsi and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/8/2012

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Yes: The entire pelvis includes the rectum.

Dr Villaplana and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 2/5/2013

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