What does "CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with and without contrast" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
A "CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with and without contrast" refers to a type of imaging test. This test uses a special X-ray machine to take pictures of the inside of the body from different angles. The term "with and without contrast" means that some images are taken without a special dye (called contrast) and some are taken with the dye. The dye helps certain areas show up better on the images.
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