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Can pheochromocytomas sometimes be too small to see on ct scan of abdomen? how long would it take for them to grow big enough to be seen?
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Imaging: CT scan limit for detection is at 1 cm. So yes, could be too small to detect on imaging. Your doc can detect it with other techniques, such as blood labs, urine testing. Okay to ask to see a specialist, endocrinologist for help with diagnosis. Be well.
Answered 3/10/2015
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