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Can a ct scan without contrast detect a fatty liver or cysts in liver and kidney?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Yes,: it can, although in the case of the cysts, the contrast enhancement helps with the detection and diagnosis.

Answered 9/7/2016

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Usually not always: Usually fatty liver and benign larger cysts of liver can be detected on uncontrasted CT. Small renal cysts would be more difficult to detect without contrast.

Answered 3/12/2020

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