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Would a ct scan with contrast done of my chest to look for a pulmonary embolism also have shown a thoracic and/or abdominal aneurysm?

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

Chest yes, abd no.: A CT of the chest performed to look for a pulmonary embolus would reveal a thoracic (aortic) aneurysm if you had one, but might miss an abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Answered 9/29/2014

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