A member asked:

Will a head and neck ct with contrast rule out a tumor? reason i had it is constant head and neck pain on left side x6months. normal results.

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

It will rule: out a neck mass with a relatively high degree of confidence, but no test is 100%. It is likely enough to start thinking of other etiologies for your pain rather than a neck tumor, unless there is a palpable mass, in which case additional imaging may be warranted.

Answered 11/22/2014

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