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Does Sclc Show On Ct
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Does CT scan show cancer?
not always: Not all cancer is visible with a ct scan. There are many variables- size of tumor, location, presence or abscence of IV or oral contrast. ...Read more
Computed Tomography (Definition)
Ct uses xrays taken an 360 degrees combined with a computer to see"inside" the body. The table moves as the xray tube and detectors spin around the patient 10 times a second or more! the image shows excellent soft tissue detail, enhanced with injection of intravenous contrast or oral contrast. This way the body is shown in slices, in any plane, usually axially, but ...Read more
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Does a CT scan show MS lesions?
On occasion: But not the best images for MS. MRI is the gold standard, NOT the CAT scan. ...Read more
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Do all cancers show on CT scan?
sadly, no: Not all cancer is visible with a ct scan. There are many variables- size of tumor, location, presence or abscence of IV or oral contrast. ...Read more
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Does hippocampus damage/atrophy show up on a single MRI scan?
MRI: I am a little unclear on the question. If the damage exists, then an MRI should pick it up. If it is seen on one study, then it should also be seen on subsequent evaluation. ...Read more
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Does alzeihmers show up on an MRI scan?
Yes: Increasingly more neuroimaging data is becoming available illustrating brain white matter changes seen in alzheimer's disease. ...Read more
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Does RA show on MRI of brain?
No : But it can show up on a cervical spine MRI at cervical spine level c1/c2. ...Read more
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Does the CT scan show labyrinthitis?
No: Labyrinthitis is not diagnosed with either ct or mri. It is a clinical diagnosis, meaning a diagnosis that is made by your symptoms and examination. There is a test called an eng which can be done as well that looks at how your eyes move in response to challenges to your balance system. The eyes are "hard wired" to the inner ear and in cases of vertigo they will move rapidly. This can be measured. ...Read more
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What shows up on pet scan but not on cat scan?
Glucose metabolism: PET with F18 FDG, glucose metabolite, determines glucose metabolism of normal and abnormal structures.For example, sometimes lymph nodes are visualized on CT and do no know whether benign or malignant. In general malignant lesions are more active and have higher metabolism of glucose ...Read more
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What cancer would show up on CT scan of neck?
Many kinds could.: The neck is an anatomically complicated region with many internal structures. A ct scan of the neck could show both primary and secondary cancers (tumors that started in the neck and tumors that have spread to the neck from other parts of the body). One primary neck cancer that might be seen on a neck scan is thyroid cancer. Lymphoma is another. Tongue / tonsil / larynx cancers also... ...Read more
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Does MRI show cancer?
MRI provides an: Anatomic image. It shows normal and unexpected things characterizing make up and behavior. Suggests benign or malignant, but need biopsy to prove.. ...Read more
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Meningocele show up on CT scan?
Yes: Depending on the type of meningocele it will show up on a ct scan. Some occur in the head and others in the low back. ...Read more
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What types of brain tumors won't show up on a CT scan?
Small low grade mass: Some small low grade tumors that have not incited vasogenic edema could be missed on ct scanning. The addition of IV contrast would improve visualization of some tumors, but ct has limits in resolution when compared to mri. These are not the tumors that cause profound symptoms, frequently these small tumors are found incidentally when patients have scans for other reasons. ...Read more
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What does CT scan of head without contrast show?
Many things.: It can detect many conditions. Ct is particulaly good at detecting bleeding in the acute setting and hydrocephalus, and some masses. It's not nearly as good as MRI for looking at small structures and white matter disease. Both ct and MRI are usually more sensetive and specific when contrast is given. ...Read more
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Would abnormalities on a CT scan show up on an MRI test?
Brief answer: Ct of chest is more accurate in detecting tumors, nodules, and lung disease. Mri /ct of chest are both good at congenital vascular and cardiac abnormalities.Ct shows coronary artery abnormalities.Ct for bone abnormalites, but MRI betterfor the marrow and soft tissue components. Certain bowel conditions can be identified with both modalities. The liver tumors and biliary system -mr. Kidneys both. ...Read more
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Can gastric cancer show up on catscan without contrast?
Possible: Usually w/o oral contrast it would be hard to see the inside of the stomach; however, if the tumor is large enough or there has been spread outside of the stomach it may still be possible to see. I believe the best way to know if there is disease within the stomach is to undergo an upper endoscopy where the esophagus, stomach and portion of the duodenum are visualized with a camera. ...Read more
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What does hypodensity on a CT scan mean?
Radiology: The term Hypodense means that an area on thew CT is "less dense" when compared to surrounding tissues on the same scan. Usually the "hypodense" area is darker when compared to the surrounding tissues. ...Read more
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What does a pet scan of my esophageal cancer show that a CT scan doesn't?
Metastasis: A pet scan is helpful in identifying metastasis of the cancer, or spread to other organs such as the liver or bone, as well as spread to adjacent or distant lymph nodes. Abnormal images on the pet scan will glow with metabolic activity. ...Read more
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Ct scan shows dependent opacity on lung bases. What does it mean to me?
Dependent opacity?: Any opacities in the lung should be investigated- see pcp or pulmonologist. ...Read more