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Can a virtual ct detect tumors and mass and instructions in the colon?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Are: you referring to a CT virtual colonoscopy? Yes, it is useful as a screening test for tumors etc...

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/19/2019

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