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Md told me a ct scan shows all organs but not the stomach, why?

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Hollow organ: Because the stomach is a hollow organ, if it is not full of food sometimes it will not show up on a CT scan or other imaging test. If a doctor is specifically wanting to look at the stomach on CT scan they can order the CT with oral contrast. Then you drink some contrast material and the stomach will show up.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/1/2014

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