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Can colon polyps show up on and abdominal/pelvic ct scan?
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TYPICALLY NOT: Hollow organs are difficult to evaluate with a ct.
Answered 3/12/2020
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No: Only very large polyps can be seen. Most polyps can be seen if a specialized ct scan is performed that specifically looks for polyps, but these are rarely performed.
Answered 2/13/2020
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