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Ground glass nodules found on lungs on chest ct. on ct follow up scan will they be with or without contrast? which one is better

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CT scan: WITH Contrast is the "gold standard"! Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Answered 7/22/2017

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A member asked:

Ground glass nodules found on lungs on chest ct. on ct follow up scan will they be with or without contrast? which one is better

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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