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Liver Mass Ct Scan
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Liver cyst on CT scan need biopsy?
Almost certainly not: Provided it is a 'simple cyst' which is a fluid filled sac. Sometimes if there is debris or septations as cyst may be aspirated. If you are asymptomatic and the lesion is a simple cyst, it's best left alone. ...Read more
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Liver (Definition)
This organ plays a major role in metabolism and has a number of functions in the body, including glycogen storage, decomposition of red blood cells, plasma protein synthesis, hormone production, and detoxification. It lies below the diaphragm in the abdominal-pelvic region of the abdomen. It produces bile, an alkaline compound which aids in digestion via the emulsification of ...Read more
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Abdominal cat scan showed "homogeneous contrast enhancement", pancreas related, insulinoma?
Discuss with doctor: The description you gave is a little vague. The best thing to do is review the study with your doctor or with the radiologist that read the ct scan. ...Read more
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Ultrasound showing a mass but CT scan normal?
Depends: This depends on the organ of interest. This is not uncommon with the ovaries and uterus as us has an advantage. This is same with the breasts as well. As for other organs in the abdomen, sometimes it may depends on the patient's body habitus or lack of intravenous contrast/dye that some finding may not be apparent on ct. ...Read more
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Abdominal cat scan show colon cancer?
Unreliable: Specialized cts that are designed to identify colon cancers (ct colonography) are available, but require a specific bowel prep and regimen to be effective. Routine ct scans will miss many small colon cancers that colonoscopy will find--colonoscopy remains the gold-standard. ...Read more
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Brain meningioma CT scan why kidney function test?
The dye: With ct scan there is an injection of a dye that could affect the kidneys. The kidney function is checked routinely because the risk of damage from the dye goes high if there is some kidney problems. ...Read more
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Could MRI or CT scan detect brain cancer?
Sure: Mri would be the imaging test of choice, though often we start with a ct. Ultimately, you'll likely need a biopsy to prove it's a cancer. ...Read more
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Will CT scan detects shoulder mets?
It could...: But does not always do so.
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No contrast CT showed ill defined hypodense area on hepatic lobe. Ordered new CT w contrast w liver mass protocol not hemangioma protocol concerning?
Get iv contrast CT: There are many reasons to have a liver mass, more often than not, they are benign, but clearly depending on past medical history, It is difficult without contrast to differentiate these lesions, there are various ways to give intravenous contrast. A hemangioma protocol is also known as a triphasic study, allows one to look at three phases of liver perfusion but more complex to do. ...Read more
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Does pelvic CT scan show kidneys?
Not usually.: The kidneys are normally seen in the abdomen. However, they can be located in the pelvis. Occaisionally we'll see a part of the kidneys depending on where they're located on a pelvic ct scan. ...Read more
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Will CT scan abdomen pelvis show ulcer?
Possible,: Maybe, but an upper GI series with barium is better, and endoscopy is the best way to look for an ulcer. ...Read more
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Would MRI scan show
kidney disease?
"Disease": "Disease, " yes; but not necessarily what type of disease. "Dense"/scarred parenchyma may still need to be biopsied to determine the actual tissue disease. On the other hand, an MRI may be a better test to assess rensl masses (eg renal cell carcinoma vs benign neoplasms). ...Read more
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Can ultrasound, ct scan or MRI detect cirrohsis of the liver?
Yes,: but sometimes the findings are not specific, and biopsy may be required if there is a question. ...Read more
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Will CT scan shows thickening in kidney?
Not sure: Ct with and without xray dye is a good test for some kidney problems. Not sure what you mean by thickening. Ct shows kidney stones, masses, kidney size/location ; can give a good idea of whether the kidneys are working well. Ct is also good at showing the site of blockage of urine flow, when present. ...Read more
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Would an ultrasound scan detect retroperitoneal tumours ?
Yes: An ultrasound can detect a retroperitoneal tumor. If seen, typically a ct would be done as well, so if suspected clinically, it might be better to go straight to ct. ...Read more
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Lung tumor CT scan with or without contrast?
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. ...Read more
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Does a normal CT scan exclude pancreatic cancer?
Not entirely: Ct imaging is useful, but pancreatic cancer can be very difficult to visualize on ct. In fact, even in patients with known pancreatic cancer it's not unheard of for the tumor itself to be poorly or incompletely seen. If there's high suspicion, endoscopy and ultrasound are useful tests. ...Read more
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Can CT scan without contrast show brain aneurysm?
Unlikely: Ct scan without contrast is unlikely to show an aneurysm unless it is very large and is calcified. A ct angiogram is a better study to visualize an aneurysm. ...Read more
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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
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Would a CT scan reveal chronic pancreatitis?
Chronic pancreatitis: Will typically show up with pancreatic calcifications on ct scan. If there is pancreatic swelling, enlargement, or surrounding changes in the fat, then acute pancreatitis/pancreatic carcinoma must be considered. ...Read more
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Does an abdominal CT scan show polyps?
Sometimes: But not usually. Polyps are usually too small, and ct scan does not distend colon adequately. Best test for colon polyps is colonoscopy by gastroenterologist. ...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
Ct Scan (Definition)
Computed tomography (ct scan) or computed axial tomography (cat scan), is a medical imaging procedure that utilizes computer-processed x-rays to produce tomographic images or 'slices' of specific ...Read more