What a Chest CT Scan Can Reveal About Your Lungs
What a Chest CT Scan Can Reveal About Your Lungs A chest CT scan is a detailed imaging study created from multiple X-ray images taken from different angles around your upper body. When the CT images are combined, they give your doctor a 3D model of the inside of your chest that is more detailed […]
Head CT Scan: How They Help Detect Alzheimer’s Disease
CT Scans: How They Help Detect Alzheimer’s Disease Early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease allows you to treat it sooner and stay healthy and independent for longer. Head CT scans are one the most effective tools to detect the condition. Learn how a head CT scan can help you or your loved one with memory loss […]
What Is a Lung Nodule?
What Is a Lung Nodule? Lung nodules (pulmonary nodules) are abnormal masses that develop in one or both lungs. On a CT scan or chest X-ray, lung nodules—which are denser than normal lung tissue—will appear as white spots or shadows. Some lung nodules are smaller than a pencil eraser, while others can be the size […]
Five Cancers That Show up on CT Scans
5 Cancers a CT Scan Can Easily Detect Screening mammograms have the power to detect breast cancer. Colonoscopies can detect and prevent colon cancer. But not every cancer has a regular screening test—especially if you have a cancer that’s harder to detect. That’s where a CT scan for cancer comes in. At American Health Imaging […]
When a Second Opinion Is Needed on Your Imaging Scan
When a Second Opinion Is Needed on Your Imaging Scan If your doctor suspects that you have a cancerous tumor, a CT scan can reveal important details about the location of the mass, as well as its shape and size. This diagnostic option does not require any surgery and can be done in a relatively […]