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Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Body
Results
A Reference computed tomography (CT) scan Opens New Window uses Reference X-rays Opens New Window to make detailed pictures of structures inside the body.
Complete results usually are ready for your doctor in 1 to 2 days.
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The organs and blood vessels are normal in size, shape, and location. No blood vessels are blocked. |
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No foreign objects (such as metal or glass fragments), growths (such as cancer), inflammation, or infection are present. |
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No bleeding or collections of fluid are present. |
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An organ is too large or too small, damaged, or infected. Reference Cysts Opens New Window or Reference abscesses Opens New Window are present. |
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Foreign objects (such as metal or glass fragments) are present. |
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Reference Kidney stones Opens New Window or Reference gallstones Opens New Window are present. |
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Growths (such as tumors) are seen in the colon, lungs, Reference ovaries Opens New Window, liver, Reference bladder Opens New Window, Reference kidneys Opens New Window, Reference adrenal gland Opens New Window, or Reference pancreas Opens New Window. |
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A CT scan of the chest shows a Reference pulmonary embolism Opens New Window, fluid in the lungs, or infection. |
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An Reference aneurysm Opens New Window is present. |
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Blockage is found in the intestines or in the Reference bile Opens New Window ducts. |
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A CT of the belly shows Reference inflammatory bowel disease Opens New Window or Reference diverticulitis Opens New Window. |
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Reference Lymph nodes Opens New Window are enlarged. |
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One or more blood vessels are blocked. |
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A growth, fracture, infection, or other problem is found in an arm or leg. |
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference September 21, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Howard Schaff, MD - Diagnostic Radiology |
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