“Does a pulmonary embolism show up on a CT scan?”
I will get a CT scan of the lungs. Does a pulmonary embolism show up on a CT scan?
2 Answers
RadiologistRadiologist
Yes, you have to administer contrast intravenously to diagnose it. It is not a simple lung CT though it is a dedicated scan of your arteries called a CTA for pulmonary emboli.
The simple answer is yes, but not necessarily on a scan without contrast. Recommended is CT pulmonary angiography.
