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A 41-year-old female asked:

Five ct with oral but without iv contrast of ab / pelvis over five years. chance of caner being missed due to no iv contrast? scopes are in february.

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Dr. Jocelyn Tananswered

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CT with contrast: CT is best given with contrast to achieve maximum evaluation of possible masses. Subtle findings can be missed without contrast.

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