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Would an abdominal/pelvic ct scan w/contrast typically miss colon cancer? i have severe constipation and pencil thin stools but ct scan was normal.
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CT scan is not: best test for detection of small colorectal cancers. A sigmoidoscoy or colonoscopy is a much better test. You need to ask your doctor for proper referral if cancer is suspected.
Answered 6/28/2017
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