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There are many things that could show up on it. They could be looking for pancreatitis ( an inflamatory disease in the pancreas) or cysts (fluid) or a cancer. It is important to follow up quickly on it.
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∙ 11y agoCAT scans can be given for a variety of reasons but commonly they are given for cancer and tumor related illnesses and examinations. CAT scans can also be used in studying chest,abdomen and skeletal matters.
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What information can a CAT Scan tell someone?
The information from a CAT Scan can tell someone a diagnosis on the state of one's health. A CAT scan is able to determine some kinds of health problems in different regions of the human body. Some of the areas that a CAT scan can detect different types of problematic issues are within the gallbladder, pancreas and spleen.
Are lymph nodes revealed on a cat scan?
do lymph nodes show on a cat scan
What is the difference between a body cat scan and a general cat scan?
They are just as they say. An abdominal cat scan is just of that area and a pelvic cat scan is just of that area. Usually if an abdominal cat scan is ordered a pelvis is included so as to cover all things in both areas but if a pelvic cat scan is ordered it usually does not include the abdomen.
Do you have to stay home after you get a CAT scan?
You do not have to stay home after a CAT scan. The procedure has no residual effects. After you leave the clinic or hospital, you can resume normal activities if you are otherwise healthy.
What does the CAT scan scan for?
A cat scan or CT scan (same thing) shows doctors a slice of the bodies insides, it is good for diagnosing problems with bones and soft organs like liver, bowel, spleen, and pancreas. Plain xrays only show bones and its 2 dimensional. MRIs are good for muscles and tissues like tendons.
What information can a CAT Scan tell someone?
The information from a CAT Scan can tell someone a diagnosis on the state of one's health. A CAT scan is able to determine some kinds of health problems in different regions of the human body. Some of the areas that a CAT scan can detect different types of problematic issues are within the gallbladder, pancreas and spleen.
Can a kidney stone show up in the pancreas in a cat scan?
You cannot get a kidney stone in the pancreas, but you can get pancreatic calculi (stones). They will show up on a CT scan if they are sufficiently radioopaque i.e. dense enough to cause a change in the X-ray beam which is picked up by the detectors.
What does it mean pancreas is unremarkable by CT scan?
If the pancreas is unremarkable, it means that the pancreas appears normal.
What is the common name for CAT scan?
uuuh lets seee........ a cat scan!
What does CT scan stand for?
cat scan
Are lymph nodes revealed on a cat scan?
do lymph nodes show on a cat scan
What type of procedure is a PET scan?
cat scan
What is the difference between a body cat scan and a general cat scan?
They are just as they say. An abdominal cat scan is just of that area and a pelvic cat scan is just of that area. Usually if an abdominal cat scan is ordered a pelvis is included so as to cover all things in both areas but if a pelvic cat scan is ordered it usually does not include the abdomen.
Do you have to stay home after you get a CAT scan?
You do not have to stay home after a CAT scan. The procedure has no residual effects. After you leave the clinic or hospital, you can resume normal activities if you are otherwise healthy.
What does the CAT scan scan for?
A cat scan or CT scan (same thing) shows doctors a slice of the bodies insides, it is good for diagnosing problems with bones and soft organs like liver, bowel, spleen, and pancreas. Plain xrays only show bones and its 2 dimensional. MRIs are good for muscles and tissues like tendons.
What does CAT stand for in cat-scan?
Computerized Axial Tomography
Can you have a cat scan if your on amoxicillin?
yes
