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2. Full-body CT scan - Wikipedia

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   A full-body scan is a scan of the patient's entire body as part of the diagnosis or treatment of illnesses. If computed tomography ( CAT ) scan technology is used, it is known as a full-body CT scan , though many medical imaging technologies can perform full-body scans.

3. Thyroid Scan: Purpose, Procedure, and Results - Healthline

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   A thyroid scan is a specialized imaging procedure for examining your thyroid, the gland that controls your metabolism. It’s located in the front part of your neck. It’s located in the front ...

4. CT Scans for Pulmonary Embolism - Healthline

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   If a doctor suspects you may have a pulmonary embolism, a CT scan is the gold standard for diagnostic imaging. Learn about when a CT scan is used for PE, how it works, what it looks like, and more.

5. Can a PET Scan Diagnose Alzheimer’s Disease? - Healthline

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   Doctors can’t use PET scan results to diagnose Alzheimer’s, but the scans may provide supportive evidence along with other tests. Keep reading to learn more about the role PET scans play in ...

6. Do CT Scans Cause Cancer? - WebMD

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   A computed tomography (CT) scan is a test your doctor might use to look for a problem inside your body, plan your surgery, or check how well a treatment is working for you. It uses powerful X-rays ...

7. Prostate Cancer CAT Scan - WebMD

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   A CAT scan (also called a CT scan) uses X-rays and computers to produce an image of a cross-section of the body. The cross-sectional pictures are like a slice of bread taken from a freshly sliced ...

8. Pulmonary Nodule (Spot on Lung): What is it, Symptoms, and More

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   A spot on the lungs usually refers to a pulmonary nodule. This is a small, round growth on the lungs that shows up as a white spot on image scans.

9. Lung Cancer CT Screening for Smokers and Former ... - WebMD

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   When a CT scan detects lung cancer in its early stages, 80% of people can expect to live at least 20 years, researchers reported last year. Too often, though, people incorrectly view lung cancer ...