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Why would you need a triphasic liver ct scan?
yes
What does a ct scan with contrast show?
A CT scan, computed tomography, is a medical test performed to diagnose a malady. The CT scan will allow the doctor to see internal injuries not shown on an X-ray picture.
Can a ct scan without contrast show arthritis in the jaw?
It can
What would a ct scan show in diagnosing PTSD?
yes
Why would a ct scan be more useful to a doctor than a simple x-ray?
A CT scan would be more useful to show the internal organs, muscles, veins and arteries. X-rays have a more limited scope. For example, problems with the liver, brain, pancreas and spleen can not be shown on an x-ray.
What if your CT scan show incidental findings of small liver hypodensity and left adnexal cyst can anyone explain?
The CT scan showed two things, that were not on the original CT request form without signs or symptoms usually. One is an area of low density in your liver that can be due to a number of things, but usually due to fatty liver where alcohol or general fats are deposited in your liver or cysts. To rule out more serious causes, your physician can order specific blood tests to assess liver function and biochemistry and possibly order a biopsy of the area if needed. Secondly is a cyst on the left side of the uterus.
Which diagnostic tool is used to determine liver pathology?
sonography, liver scan, ct scan, and biopsy
What is a hypoattenuating mass?
Hypoattenuation is a term used to describe areas that show up as whiter and brighter than normal on an x-ray or CT Scan. Hypoattenuating lesions are commonly referred to in regards to the liver or kidneys. If your doctor looks on your CT scan and spots an area on your kidney or liver that is whiter or brighter than it should be, this is a hypoattenuating lesion. The lesion could be a sore or a cyst, but it could also be the sign of something more serious, such as a tumor.
What is the medical term meaning ct scan of the liver?
Just that, a CT liver. Technically you could make it hepatic CT imaging.
Why would you need a triphasic liver ct scan?
yes
What test can diagnose fatty liver disease?
CT Scan
What is CPT code for three phase liver CT scan?
74170
Is a CT scan required for depressed patient?
No, a CT scan will show nothing useful in the diagnosis of depression.
What does a three phase CT scan diagnose?
A three phase CT scan is a ct scan, usually of the liver, that requires an injection of contrast medium, this injection helps outline the vessels of your body by giving the x-rays something to be absorbed by besides blood which has a very low absorption rate. The phases are: 1. Scan during injection: arterial phase, this will highlight lesions in or around the artery leading into the liver. 2. Scan during injection or shortly after: portal vein phase, this will show lesions in or around the portal vein. 3. Delayed scan after injection: this will allow the soft tissue to absorb the contrast and may highlight changes in tissue.
What is a hypoattenuating lesion?
Hypoattenuation is a term used to describe areas that show up as whiter and brighter than normal on an x-ray or CT Scan. Hypoattenuating lesions are commonly referred to in regards to the liver or kidneys. If your doctor looks on your CT scan and spots an area on your kidney or liver that is whiter or brighter than it should be, this is a hypoattenuating lesion. The lesion could be a sore or a cyst, but it could also be the sign of something more serious, such as a tumor.
What does a ct scan with contrast show?
A CT scan, computed tomography, is a medical test performed to diagnose a malady. The CT scan will allow the doctor to see internal injuries not shown on an X-ray picture.
Can a ct scan without contrast show arthritis in the jaw?
It can
