Viewer Comments: CT Scan - Why PerformedViewer Comments & ReviewsCT Scan - Why PerformedThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:Why was your CT scan performed?
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Comment from: poohbear1, 35-44 Male (Patient)
Published: December 14
I had a CT scan done for chronic pancreatitis. This was the fourth one I've had this year. Related Reading: pancreatitis
Comment from: mashan, 65-74 Female (Patient)
Published: December 13
A chest X-ray showed nodules in the lung so a PET scan was done within 2 weeks and now a second CT is being done to see if the size of the nodules has increased. Related Reading: chest X-ray
Comment from: trax09, 45-54 Male (Patient)
Published: March 22
My CT scan was performed on my head the day after I was injured in a car accident. My head banged against the windshield. Though there was minor abrasion, I still feel nauseous five days after the accident. Must Read Articles Related to CT Scan
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CT scan was performed looking for diagnosis for chronic vertigo.
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