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Follow up cat scans
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Follow up cat scans
by 4tricia, Oct 18, 2005 12:00AM
I have never smoked nor had any lung disease , yet scar tissue has showed up on a recent catscan. I am being told to have a follow up catscan in 3-4 months. This worries me. Is this the usual procedure?
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish, Nov 01, 2005 12:00AM
, Nov 01, 2005 12:00AM
The radiologist interpreting the CT scan would request that you have a follow up CT scan based on the degree of certainty about the scar tissue. When anything is seen on a CT scan it’s common to have it repeated. Having the follow up CT scan in 3 to 4 months is reasonable.
You could also ask your doctor to have your CT scan reviewed by a different radiologist. A radiologist who specializes in chest imaging would be most helpful.
You could also ask your doctor to have your CT scan reviewed by a different radiologist. A radiologist who specializes in chest imaging would be most helpful.
