Sean Biggs, MD, Radiologist
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Sean Biggs, MD

Radiologist | Body Imaging

1 University of New Mexico Albuquerque NM, 87131
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Dr. Sean Biggs is a radiologist practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Biggs specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging techniques such as X-Rays, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography exams. These techniques offer accurate visibility to the inside of the patients body and help to detect otherwise hidden illnesses so that they can be treated quickly and efficiently.

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  • CT Scan Results (Not sure if I should be nervous)

    Depends on your history and risk factors. Things that would make me more worried: History of smoking or chewing tobacco use, HPV, prior history of cancer, it’s been there a long time and is growing. Things that would make me less worried: Recent vaccination, a recent upper respiratory infection. If you will sleep better at night you can get a fine needle biopsy. It is very easy. Done with local anesthesia. Takes about 30min. All that being said, it’s not very big. READ MORE

  • How long do x-ray images take to be read?

    Depends on how busy the radiologist is. 5 minutes to 4 hours depending on how emergent. READ MORE

  • Can a CT scan detect a lung infection?

    Yes. Almost all significant lung infections are visible. However, they are usually part of a list of possible diagnoses. Your symptoms will narrow down the list. READ MORE

  • How often should you get a lung CT scan?

    Never unless you have a known underlying condition that needs it. Screening CT of the chest is only indicated in people age 50-80 with a 20 pack year history, currently smoke or have quit within the last 15 years. Those people get yearly screening. READ MORE

  • Do all tumors show up on CT scans?

    No. If a tumor is very small or in a difficult location they may not be apparent on CT. READ MORE

  • X-ray results?

    Your diaphragm is the muscle at the bottom of your lung that pulls the lung open and allows you to breathe. Eventration means that it is higher than normal and usually higher than the opposite side. This can mean several things: -Prior injury of the diaphragm that allowed abdominal contents to push up into the chest. -Weakness of the left diaphragm possibly from nerve injury or stroke. -Or, in this case, the atelectasis (collapsed or under-inflated lung can pull the diaphragm up). Your level of concern should be based on symptoms and history. A comparison CT or X-ray from prior will tell you if this is new or concerning. READ MORE

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