CECT Upper Chest is a contrast-enhanced CT examination that provides detailed imaging of the upper chest, including the lungs, mediastinum, lymph nodes, blood vessels, and surrounding soft tissues, to evaluate masses, infections, inflammation, and other thoracic abnormalities for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Disclaimer: Result availability is subject to the laboratory's schedule and test availability.
Yes. Contrast-enhanced CT can identify masses and abnormal areas of tissue and provide information about their size, location, enhancement, and relationship with nearby structures. Further tests may be required to determine the exact nature of a lesion.
Yes. CECT can demonstrate findings associated with infection, inflammation, fluid collections, and other abnormal changes in the lungs, mediastinum, pleura, or surrounding tissues.
Yes. It can help assess soft-tissue masses, chest-wall lesions, inflammation, and other abnormalities within the scanned region.
Preparation depends on the centre's protocol. You may be asked to fast for a specified period before the examination, particularly when intravenous contrast is planned.
Yes. Inform the medical team about previous reactions to iodinated contrast, kidney disease, allergies, diabetes, thyroid disease, pregnancy, or other relevant medical conditions before the examination.
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