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Had abd/pelvic ct scan. in pelvis write up, it says "incomplete distension of the colon does somewhat limit evaluation". what does this mean?

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Dr. Janet Roberto answered

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CT scan: Not necessarily does this mean anything "bad" or wrong. CT scan does not diagnose inside the colon for "polyps" which is why a colonoscopy is needed. It can though identify more commonly "Diverticulosis".. which are small pockets of the lilting of the colon.

Answered 8/18/2014

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A member asked:

Had abd/pelvic ct scan. in pelvis write up, it says "incomplete distension of the colon does somewhat limit evaluation". what does this mean?

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