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Is a ct with or without contrast needed to diagnose appendicitis or other abdominal issues? my primary care doctor ordered without contrast and i am afraid it might miss something if it's there? should i worry?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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Don't worry...: But ask your physician why certain scans were ordered and not others.

Dr Malerman agreed

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

With/without: Doesn't mean one is better than the other. Each provides different information. Your Physician made that choice depending on what he Physician needed to see.

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A member asked:

Is a ct with or without contrast needed to diagnose appendicitis or other abdominal issues? my primary care doctor ordered without contrast and i am afraid it might miss something if it's there? should i worry?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Malerman agreed

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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