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Lung tumor ct scan with or without contrast?

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Dr. Michael Sanders answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Either: I usually do them without so I don't expose the patient to the contrast, which can injure kidneys. However, if the tumor is close to the mediastinum, I usually do order it with contrast because it's often difficult to tell the various structures apart without it. It also helps to identify lymph nodes.

Answered 7/13/2019

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