CHEST CT

CHEST CT [CHEST SCANNER]

What does the CT scan?

The CT scan allows examination of thin cross sections of the lungs, called pleura cover them, and the vessels supplying the bronchi and lungs. Two sets of images are always performed, one without injection of contrast medium and with injection of contrasted. It is necessary to clarify an anomaly discovered in the chest radiograph or to monitor the evolution of a lung disease in processing. It is also a powerful examination to detect small tumors or metastases from cancer, before they are visible on the chest radiograph conventional.

Should take special precautions before or after the exam?


What information is provided by the CT scan?

CT scan allows a detailed analysis of the structure pulmonary and detection early lesions (emphysema, tumors). It also analyzes the pleura which may be the seat of effusion fluid (pleural effusion), air (pneumothorax) or cancer specific (mesothelioma). The mediastinum is visualized through the injection of contrast to distinguish the vessels and any lymph nodes.

How long is the exam?

1/2 hour.

CHEST CT

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Cancer Of Pleura

Cancer or mesothelioma of the pleura: 


when to see?

The main sign of mesothelioma is the collection of fluid in the pleura, causing pain and difficulty in breathing, which is called a pleural effusion or "pleurisy". This symptom was, however, be found in other diseases such as lung infections. Knowing that the effects of asbestos may not appear after many years later, the most important is to realize a lung examination when you think to have been exposed to asbestos, even long ago and for a short period.

Cancer or mesothelioma of the pleura:

What's going on there during the examination?

The diagnosis is made ​​using a simple chest x-ray and scanner. These reviews assess the level of local invasion. To be certain of the diagnosis, sampling by thoracoscopy or pleuroscopy are needed. These reviews are done under anesthesia general in a brief hospitalization. The samples are sent for analysis, which can take several days.

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