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A member asked:
Can breast cancer be spotted through a chest ct scan?
8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Yes: Yes though that is not the test of choice. A chest ct will usually spot breast cancer as an incidental finding. It is not as sensitive as a mammogram or ultrasound of the breast.
Answered 6/30/2017
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Sometimes: But the lesion would have to be large enough to be visualized. A mammogram is a much superior means to evaluate the breast.
Answered 8/6/2013
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Yes and no: A mammogram and ultrasound ate the best way to diagnose a breast mass. However a ct scan may show a obvious large mass or asymmetry in the breast tissue which may lead to a mammogram. A ct scan also may show enlarged lymph nodes which may be a clue.
Answered 9/28/2016
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