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Can a CT scan detect prostate abnormalities?
Not necessarily. If the prostate is enlarged, it may show up, but it does not indicate malignancy. You may need a needle biopsy through the rectum, blood tests to assess your PSA, READ MORE
Not necessarily. If the prostate is enlarged, it may show up, but it does not indicate malignancy. You may need a needle biopsy through the rectum, blood tests to assess your PSA, MRI will be an imaging modality more sensitive to detect a malignancy in your prostate.
How do you prepare for a CT scan?
The hospital will provide preliminary instruction. You may require a blood test to make sure you can handle contrast material and to verify your renal function before anything READ MORE
The hospital will provide preliminary instruction. You may require a blood test to make sure you can handle contrast material and to verify your renal function before anything is done.
How much radiation are you exposed to with an MRI?
The MRI exam does not involve radiation, do not worry.
Is an MRI safe to use?
The Department of Radiology will provide a questionnaire before the examination. It will include some blood tests to verify your renal function if contrast is to be administer READ MORE
The Department of Radiology will provide a questionnaire before the examination. It will include some blood tests to verify your renal function if contrast is to be administer to you. The questionnaire will make sure you provide information like previous surgeries, pace makers, metallic implants, prosthesis, etc., which may affect or prevent you from having the test.
Does an MRI show inflammation?
Yes, foot and ankle, body parts, musculoskeletal system, torn ligaments and tendons, traumatic conditions, spinal inflammatory processes.... Probably is the most sensitive test READ MORE
Yes, foot and ankle, body parts, musculoskeletal system, torn ligaments and tendons, traumatic conditions, spinal inflammatory processes.... Probably is the most sensitive test for these conditions. Central nervous system, arthritis, etc.
Will undergoing a mammography tell me if I'm cancer free?
Mammogram will detect most lesions in the breast. About 10 per cent of malignancies will be undetected. IMPORTANT: Remember, your radiologist will compare your exam with the previous READ MORE
Mammogram will detect most lesions in the breast. About 10 per cent of malignancies will be undetected. IMPORTANT: Remember, your radiologist will compare your exam with the previous ones and ADD ultrasound if needed.
What will an MRI show my doctor?
The examination will provide important information about the heart and blood vessels. The lungs, lymph nodes, and the presence of tumor masses. Bony structures, abnormal fluid READ MORE
The examination will provide important information about the heart and blood vessels. The lungs, lymph nodes, and the presence of tumor masses. Bony structures, abnormal fluid collections, some congenital problems, etc. The examination will be tailored to the clinical findings.
How long does it take to do a CT scan of the neck?
In 20 minutes or so, you will be done!
Will an x-ray help see whether hand is broken or fractured?
Yes, it will be very helpful; 99.9 percent!
Can a CT scan detect clogged arteries?
If properly done...Yes
How long does it take to do an MRI of the neck?
Probably 30 or 40 minutes.
What is a rectal contrast?
Introducing contrast material in your rectum to increase the accuracy of the examination...usually is liquid that turns white in the final image..imagine an enema but limited only READ MORE
Introducing contrast material in your rectum to increase the accuracy of the examination...usually is liquid that turns white in the final image..imagine an enema but limited only to your rectum
Is there any way to detect an aneurysm?
Yes, your doctor will tell you where the aneurysm is suspected and CT, MRI, or Angiograms will be chosen to find the size, location, etc., or, if you don’t have it, it could be READ MORE
Yes, your doctor will tell you where the aneurysm is suspected and CT, MRI, or Angiograms will be chosen to find the size, location, etc., or, if you don’t have it, it could be something else.
