Jan 5, 2019 · Yes, : Yes, cat scans and ct scans are the same thing. The acronym cat stands for computed axial tomography and ct stands for computed tomography. The terms can be used interchangeably, but ct is used more commonly among medical professionals.

Mar 12, 2020 · Fluctuating lipase numbers, negative mrcp, ercp, CT scan. Numbers mainly normal but sometimes elevated for no reason. Lung cancer? My daughter aged 8 years has high serum amylese about 900 u /l but normal lipasethe CT scan and mrcp scan says no symptoms of pancreatic problems.?

Jul 28, 2012 · It depends: Chest ct is more commonly used to evaluate the lungs, blood vessels, bones, and soft tissues. Chest mri, which takes longer to perform, is typically reserved for evaluation of diseases of the blood vessels (aorta, etc.), the heart, or masses that need to be further characterized. Chest ct is better at evaluating the lungs.

My hida scan was 35%. the ultrasound shows possible few very tiny gallstones. the ct scan was normal with some intermittent gb symptoms. should i get the gbremoved? 7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Mar 5, 2013 · MRI vs. CT: A ct (or cat) scan uses xrays and special computers to image the body. An MRI uses a combination of strong and weak magnets, radiofrequency coils and special computers to create images. There are certain body parts and disease processes that are better visualized with ct vs. Mri.

Ive had 2 ct scans 4 years apart and 2 x-rays also 4 years apart plus 4 mammograms is this too much radiation in my lifetime? so very scared of radiation cancer

Jan 5, 2019 · CT is more sensitive: Regarding the lungs, ct is more sensitive in detection of pulmonary nodules and masses. If done with contrast, ct can also detect vascular issues like aortic dissection and aneurysm . Enlarged lymph nodes are also easier to detect on ct.

Jul 16, 2018 · 2 ct scan 1 mri 4 mammograms and 2 X-rays in my lifetime is this a safe amount of radiation? Worried about cancer also have been in infrared sauna I did head ct scan 10 years ago and thoracic spine mri 1.5 years ago And a chest X-ray 6 …

Jul 22, 2018 · Timing. : Both studies are CT scans. Conventional CT , if contrast is used, takes images once the dye has made its way into the soft tissues and organs of the body. CTA takes the images while the dye is still in the arteries. CT can also be done without dye in certain situations. CTA always needs dye to see the vessels.

Sep 7, 2017 · Usually no problem: It is unusual to have claustrophobia with a ct scan. Unlike the MRI scanner, the ct scanner has a shorter and wider tube and the table where you lie on moves during the scan. The scan is very fast. More advanced scanncer moves …