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Which of the following is NOT an indication for computed tomography of the liver and biliary tree?
Which of the following is NOT an indication for computed tomography of the liver and biliary tree?
What is one of the primary contraindications for performing a computed tomography scan of the liver?
What is one of the primary contraindications for performing a computed tomography scan of the liver?
Which indication suggests the need for a CT scan specifically to characterize a liver lesion?
Which indication suggests the need for a CT scan specifically to characterize a liver lesion?
Which condition would most likely prompt a doctor to order a CT scan of the liver due to suspected issues related to blood flow?
Which condition would most likely prompt a doctor to order a CT scan of the liver due to suspected issues related to blood flow?
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Which of the following is an indication for follow-up scans after a surgical intervention on the liver?
Which of the following is an indication for follow-up scans after a surgical intervention on the liver?
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Study Notes
Indications for Computed Tomography (CT) of the Liver and Biliary Tree
- Suspected focal or diffuse liver abnormalities
- Staging of known primary or secondary liver cancers
- Abnormal liver function tests
- Right upper quadrant pain or a mass
- Enlarged liver (hepatomegaly)
- Possible portal hypertension
- Identifying the nature of a liver lesion
- Fever with an unknown cause (pyrexia of unknown origin)
- Guiding needle placement for biopsies
- Evaluating the portal vein, hepatic artery, or hepatic veins
- Assessing patients with surgical shunts or transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS)
- Monitoring after liver surgery or transplant
Contraindications for CT of the Liver and Biliary Tree
- Pregnancy
- Allergy to iodine-based contrast agents
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Explore the indications and contraindications for performing a CT scan on the liver and biliary tree. This quiz delves into the clinical scenarios that warrant imaging, as well as safety concerns that practitioners must consider to ensure patient well-being.
