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CT of the adrenal glands. Prices, reviews, ratings

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CT scan of the adrenal glands is prescribed when there is a suspicion of problems with the glands. Modern tomographs work on the principle of different transparency for ionizing radiation of different tissues of the body. The rays travel along a spiral trajectory, which helps to obtain a series of cross-sectional images, which are assembled together using a complex
CT of the adrenal glands is prescribed if there is a suspicion of problems with the glands. Modern tomographs operate on the principle of different transparency for ionizing radiation of different tissues of the body. The rays travel along a spiral trajectory, which helps to obtain a series of cross-sectional images, which are collected together using a complex software package and create a three-dimensional image on the monitor.

Diseases of the adrenal glands are examined using computed tomography of the adrenal glands. Diagnostics allows to confirm or exclude the presence of adenoma, cyst, metastasis and other formations, to assess the position, density, shape of organs.

CT of the adrenal glands: indications

A referral for computed tomography is issued in preparation for surgery and after anti-cancer treatment or surgery. Indications for diagnostics:

  • suspicion of oncology to confirm the presence of a tumor, clarify its location, degree of spread;
  • to identify lesions of the retroperitoneal lymph nodes;
  • to diagnose hyperplasia;
  • in case of injuries to the lumbar region;
  • to confirm developmental anomalies.

Contraindications to computed tomography

Any patient who needs it can undergo a CT scan of the adrenal glands, but there are some restrictions for undergoing this type of diagnostics: pregnancy, allergy to iodine, diabetes, severe kidney disease.

Preparation for CT scan of the adrenal glands

If the session is scheduled in the morning, then dinner should be light, and you will have to give up breakfast, and if in the afternoon, then you are allowed to have breakfast. Before the examination, you must remove all metal objects and jewelry. During the diagnosis, you must remain motionless.

30 Jul 2023, 03:33
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