About B. Love AS, R.T.(R) (ARRT) Expertise Answer - any questions concerning radiographic (X-Ray) positioning, exam expectations, procedural concerns, effects of radiation, as well as other modalities such as CT, and MRI.
Experience I have over 15 years of experience in X-ray, as well as several years of teaching radiographic examinations and positioning, anatomy pathology, etc.
Organizations American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
American Society of Radiologic Technologist (ASRT)
Education/Credentials As of the end of 2008 I will be certified for MRI as well as completing my Bachelors of Science in Radiographic Sciences (BSRS)degree. Currently I hold an Associates degree in Radiological Sciences from Kent State University in Ohio. I am a registered Radiographer in Ohio and Florida and certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).
Expert: B. Love AS, R.T.(R) (ARRT) Date: 6/9/2008 Subject: Multiple Pulmonary Nodules
Question I had a CT Chest w/contrast done May 07 - findings were Multiple Pulmonary
Nodules. My Dr. ordered PET Scan - no uptake was noted. I had another CT
w/o contrast 4 mos. later - decrease in nodules...now I am scheduled for CT
again tomorrow w/o contrast. Would it not be prudent to have it with contrast
for better imaging? HX: I am 48 yo f - cumulatively smoked 20 yrs - but quit
about 12 yrs ago. I have pain in r -side of chest, left of my breast -deep -
where nodules were noted. My mother died of Lung CA (dx. Stage IV), as well
as lymphoma-age 67. What is my risk for lung cancer, and shouldn't I have
contrast with the CT?
Thank you for your response.
Answer The contrast has a job of demonstrating that there is no vascular lesions...you see tumors (our primary concern) need blood, your previous CT had contrast and it showed no vascular concerns for these nodules and this is verified by your negative uptake on your PET scan. So no is the answer to contrast.
Your history is significant for the possibility of developing lung CA, however only 10% of all new cases have someone close to them with CA. Interesting contradiction...
