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Why would you need a CT scan of neck?

• Patients 60 years or older
• Patients with a history of renal disease
• Patients with a history of diabetes mellitus
• Patients with a history of multiple myeloma

How much does a CT scan of neck cost?

Neck CT Scan Without Insurance: $320 – $6,800: $240 – $7,400: $290 – $5,500: Neck CTA ...

What does a CT scan of the neck show?

What happens during the test?

• You will lie on a table that is attached to the CT scanner.
• The table will slide into the round opening of the scanner. The table will move during the scan. ...
• You will be asked to hold still during the scan. ...
• You may be alone in the scanning room, but a technologist will be watching you through a window and talking with you during the test.

What would cancer show up on CT scan of neck?

only ct scan and ultrasound wont completely rule out the possibility of cancer or similar conditions. a detailed endoscopy, blood testing for tumour markers and excision of the enlarged lymph node and sendit it for histopathology study , will completely rule out any form of cancer.

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What is the Branford Center?

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