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Had ct scan of abdomen and spine for rib pain, does this check lungs?
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No: Ct scan of the abdomen only images the lower part of the chest, not the entire chest/lungs.
Answered 4/22/2016
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No: It shows a small amount of the lower part of the lungs, but not the top 4/5 ths.
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