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How accurate is a ct scan?

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Dr. Peter Nefcy answered

Specializes in Radiology

Difficult to say: A CT scan is a mathematical model of the inside of whatever body part is being scanned, based on the measurement of attenuation of the x-ray beam from multiple points on the outside. The accuracy is determined by whether a specific size abnormality can be seen, which varies with different diseases. A CT abnormality seen is accurate, but the disease causing this may not be easily determined.

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

It depends on: the potential abnormality being assessed, assuming an appropriate and technically adequate CT scan was performed.

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