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Would an abdominal CT scan detect an ulcer?
No, you cannot see an ulcer on a ct scan.
Can ct brain scan detect autism?
No, autism isn't detectable on CT scans.
Can a ct scan without contrast detect brain tumor?
Yes, brain tumours can show up very clearly on CT scans especially if the patient is injected with an X-ray dye.
Do the risks outweigh the benefits for a ct scan?
The devil is in the details. CT scans can and do save lives. CT scans can and do cause cancer. The appropriate use of the CT scan is safe and effective in modern healthcare. The inappropriate use of CT scans is a major public health concern.
Can a ct scan miss cancer?
A CT scan can often detect evidence of a growth or tumor. If cancer is suspected, a biopsy is usually performed to determine whether the growth is malignant or benign. (I know this because my son, currently in remission from cancer, has had multiple CT scans to look for regrowth of his original tumor. I was told that if a regrowth occured, a biopsy would be done.)
Would an abdominal CT scan detect an ulcer?
No, you cannot see an ulcer on a ct scan.
Can a CT scan detect an aneurysm?
Yes...generally.
Can ct brain scan detect autism?
No, autism isn't detectable on CT scans.
Can you see Ovarian cancer on a xray?
No, you will need a CT (CAT Scan)
Can a ct scan without contrast detect brain tumor?
Yes, brain tumours can show up very clearly on CT scans especially if the patient is injected with an X-ray dye.
Why it is not advisable to have X rays and CT scan exposures in relatively short period?
because RADIATION can come from X-rays & CT scan, which can cause cancer, & mutations in the later generation
Do the risks outweigh the benefits for a ct scan?
The devil is in the details. CT scans can and do save lives. CT scans can and do cause cancer. The appropriate use of the CT scan is safe and effective in modern healthcare. The inappropriate use of CT scans is a major public health concern.
Can a ct scan miss cancer?
A CT scan can often detect evidence of a growth or tumor. If cancer is suspected, a biopsy is usually performed to determine whether the growth is malignant or benign. (I know this because my son, currently in remission from cancer, has had multiple CT scans to look for regrowth of his original tumor. I was told that if a regrowth occured, a biopsy would be done.)
Why it is not advisable to have several x-rays and CT scan exposure in a relatively short period?
because RADIATION can come from X-rays & CT scan, which can cause cancer, & mutations in the later generation
Why it is not advisable to have several x-rays and CT scan exposures in a relatively short period?
because RADIATION can come from X-rays & CT scan, which can cause cancer, & mutations in the later generation
Should a woman who has had breast cancer have a CT scan?
If the CT was recommended by a doctor, you should probably have it. if it is simply because you want to know whether it is completely gone, talk to your doctor, who can then recommend the scan as above.
i am a srvivor of throat cancer. i now have almost constant foot pain and numbness.i had a ct scan of the lungs which is clear. what could it be?
I am a survivor of throat cancer. i now have constant numbness and pain inj my feet. I have had ct scan of my lungs which was clear. what could the foot problems be?
