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Had clear ab ct scan. 6 weeks later had ab u/s w/ probable liver hemangioma dx. why wld it not have been seen on ct scan ?

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Dr. Paul Velt answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Technique: It would depend on the way the ct was performed. With IV contrast or without. Timing delay etc. So it is possible the hemangioma may not have been see.

Dr Husar agreed

Answered 3/12/2020

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