What does a chest CT scan check?

CT is also a detection method widely used in the medical field, and CT mainly uses radiation light to examine the inside of the human body. Therefore, people with certain physical problems are not suitable for CT scans, especially pregnant women, as the radiation from CT scans is high and can easily affect the baby, and may even cause fetal malformations. When people have chest problems, doctors will recommend that they do a chest CT scan. What does a chest CT scan check?

The CT scan of the chest is performed through X-rays. This technology mainly uses computed tomography (CT) to examine the chest. The examination results are displayed through images to reflect the condition of the human body. Chest CT scans can also be used to observe the development of the disease and are an indispensable method in current medical examinations. Chest CT scan can examine the chest wall, lungs, mediastinum, etc. of our body.

Chest CT examination has important clinical significance. It can check whether there are any problems with our chest, such as pleural thickening, pleural effusion, metastasis and mesothelioma. We can also use CT enhancement to diagnose chest wall hemangioma. It is valuable for early diagnosis of peripheral lung cancer when examining the lungs. In addition, enlarged lymph nodes that cannot be seen on chest X-rays may be detected.

In general, chest plain scan CT examination is mainly used to make a qualitative diagnosis of disease problems. When a serious disease such as cancer is suspected, a chest CT scan may be done based on clinical or doctor's advice to detect hidden sources of the disease. Chest CT examination has certain limitations, but it is still very useful in a wide range of clinical populations. Basically, all women except those who are pregnant or breastfeeding can undergo a chest CT examination.

It is worth noting that we need to fast for more than 6 hours before a chest CT scan. We should strictly follow the procedures during the examination and be careful not to talk during the examination, and it is best not to move. This will ensure the most accurate test results. If we need to do a chest CT scan, we must first understand the precautions.