Can ct scan detect breast cancer or lymphoma? having swollen axillary lymph nodes since months+ fibroadenomas+complex cyst,ct scan results were normal

CT can detect masses: The CT can detect some masses that would then need further evaluation. Mammogram and Breast US may sometimes be better. It varies. How large are the axillary lymph nodes? Are they large enough to biopsy? How big is the complex cyst? Have you seen a surgeon about possible biopsy?

CT can detect: the enlarged lymph nodes associated with lymphoma, but a biopsy is necessary to make the diagnosis. CT can occasionally pickup a breast cancer, but it is generally not utilized for detecting breast cancer or evaluating breast abnormalities. Mammography, ultrasound, and mri are more appropriate.