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Can CT scan detect cancer

2020-06-30 20:42:18
Can CT scan detect abnormality or cancer in head or neck region or In the glands or need some other scans?
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See for HEAD AND NECK MRI is the INVESTIGATION OF CHOICE As per my oncosurgery knowledge As I worked

Answered2020-07-01 18:35:35

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Yes, it can. And the specificity and sensitivity increases when it is combined with FNAC/ biopsy,  clinical examination and. history

Answered2020-07-01 06:52:49

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Yes it can But sometimes needs special CT/MRI etc.

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