“Which is better a CT scan or an ultrasound?”
I am a 29 year old female. I want to know which is better, a CT scan or an ultrasound?
4 Answers
US has no radiation and is better for female pelvis and thyroid scans, otherwise CT is better.
i would go with the US for you.
It very much depends on what you are looking for. Ultrasound is good for example for looking at the gallbladder. It is also good for looking at the pelvic organs. However, in the acute setting and for other organs including the liver, adrenal glands, kidneys as well as bowel, CT scan with or without contrast is a much better modality. The advantage of ultrasound Is that it is real time. The disadvantage is tissue penetration especially in larger patients. Another disadvantage is that it is operator dependent. The advantage of CT is that it is not operator dependent. The disadvantage is that there is radiation exposure.
For you, US, not CT.
