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What Does Black Spots Indicate In An Abdominal And Pelvic CT Scan?
Question: What do black or grey spots mean on an abdominal and pelvic CT scan mean
Brief Answer:
Black indicate Air
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Black indicate air , white indicates the fluid like blood, water etc. Grey is due to the organs. Bones too appear white in a CT scan.
Spots other than normally expected may have to be studied well to rule out structural defects.
regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thank you for your answer, does this also apply for oral contrast ct scans?
Does this apply to oral contrast CT's as well?
Brief Answer:
Yes,
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing back.
Yes, the oral contrast since liquid appears white in the CT.
regards,
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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