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CAT Scan, Chest - Chest CT Scan

Results and Values

What do the test results mean?

A doctor specially trained in analyzing CT images, called a radiologist, will examine the results of the test. The radiologist will forward a report of the findings to the individual's healthcare provider.

Some of the conditions a chest CT can reveal include:

tumors of the lungs, chest wall, bone and soft-tissue, such as lung cancer

lung abscess

lung infections such as pneumonia and tuberculosis

chronic lung conditions such as emphysema

fluid or inflammation of the membranes around the heart, known as pericardial effusion

fluid or inflammation of the membranes around the lungs, known as pleural effusion

rib or spine fractures

stomach problems, such as hiatal hernia or conditions of the esophagus

enlarged lymph nodes

conditions of the aorta such as calcification, dilation, or tears

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