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Can a ct w contrast of abdominal and pelvic cavity show lung cancer inadvertently?
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Yes: Relatively common, imaging studies may reveal finding suggesting cancer, so called incidental findings. Not all prove to be cancer, usually dedicated studies, including biopsy, are needed.
Answered 11/27/2020
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Depends: If the abdominal scan included lower part of the chest and lungs it could show lesion in the lung including those suggestive of cancer. Wish you good health!
Answered 11/27/2020
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