CT scan of the liver, kidneys, adrenal glands

Computed tomography of the kidneys, adrenal glands, and liver is a highly informative and non-invasive method of hardware research that is gaining increasing popularity today.

How is the study conducted?

The basis of the diagnosis is the varying degrees of absorption of X-ray radiation by tissues of different densities. Special high-tech devices, namely multi-slice tomographs, are used for this purpose. The study data undergoes complex computer processing, allowing the physician to obtain layered images of the internal structure of the organs.

CT of the abdominal organs allows the detection of a number of pathological changes that are not identified during conventional x-ray diagnostics. The procedure does not take much time and is completely painless.

For the clearest possible images, on which the smallest details can be distinguished, patients are sometimes advised to undergo CT of the liver with contrast, where an iodine-containing agent is administered intravenously. In this case, the scanning is performed sequentially several times.

During the layered diagnostic procedure, the patient's body is subjected to a certain radiation load. The dose of radiation is small and does not harm health. Nevertheless, the study should only be conducted in the presence of clear indications. You can find detailed information about CT of the adrenal glands and other abdominal organs on our website: Dobrobut.com.

CT of the liver: indications and features of the procedure

The liver is a powerful biochemical laboratory that participates in digestion, detoxification, and synthesis of many substances. It is one of the largest organs, but its cells do not have nerve endings, which is why almost all pathologies are asymptomatic in the early stages.

Indirect indications of the development of a disease and the necessity for a CT scan of the liver may include:

• enlargement of the organ;
• sensation of heaviness in the right upper quadrant;
• nausea, metallic taste or bitterness in the mouth.

CT of the liver is prescribed in cases of:

• abdominal trauma;
• mechanical jaundice;
• suspicions of neoplasms;
• focal inflammations;
• development of thrombosis or other circulatory disturbances in this part of the body;
• inability to perform ultrasound or MRI;
• the need to monitor the dynamics of recovery after surgical intervention.

On the day of the study, the patient should not eat, and a cleansing enema is recommended the evening before. A light breakfast is allowed if the procedure is performed in the afternoon. Patients who need a CT scan of the liver can find out the cost of the diagnosis by using our 24/7 contact center services. The phone number is listed on the clinic's website: Dobrobut.com.

Features of kidney diagnostics

The kidneys are the center of the excretory system. "Shutdown" of this organ leads to significant deterioration of condition and sometimes death. Unfortunately, a number of pathological processes at a certain stage of development are not recognized by traditional diagnostic methods. Moreover, MRI cannot be performed on everyone.

This is why tomographic examination of the kidney condition is currently prescribed:

• upon initial detection of pathology;
• to clarify the established diagnosis;
• to assess the dynamics of disease progression and the effectiveness of the treatment conducted.

Indications for a kidney CT scan:

• developmental anomalies of the organ;
• macrohematuria (blood in urine) of unclear origin;
• inflammatory kidney diseases;
• suspicions of kidney and adrenal neoplasms;
• urolithiasis (stones) of unexplained location;
• lymphadenopathy of the retroperitoneal space;
• sudden decrease or absence of functional activity of one or both kidneys.

The procedure does not require special preparation. The exception is examinations involving contrast agents: a few days before the procedure, foods that promote gas formation should be excluded, and no food should be consumed for 8 hours prior.

The established price for kidney CT is higher than conventional ultrasound and MRI, but is quite acceptable for most of the population. The exact cost of the procedure can be obtained by contacting the clinic.

CT of the adrenal glands: indications for use, cost, preparation for the examination

The adrenal glands are small but very important organs that produce a number of hormones—biologically active substances that actively participate in regulating many processes and the development of the human reproductive system. A CT scan of the adrenal glands in Kyiv can be referred by an endocrinologist, therapist, or oncologist.

Indications for computed tomography of the adrenal glands with or without contrast enhancement:

• suspicions of neoplasm development (benign or malignant);
• developmental anomalies of the endocrine organ;
• laboratory test results indicating hyperfunction (increased secretory activity);
• vascular disorders present in this organ (or suspicion of them).

Preparation for adrenal CT scans is done in the same way as for tomography of other abdominal organs. During the procedure, the patient lies on a special retractable table, and their body is fixed with straps and moved into the tomograph's chamber. The procedure takes about half an hour; during this time, the patient must remain still.

Typically, the price for an adrenal CT scan in Kyiv is fixed and affordable.

Tomographic examination of the abdominal organs helps to detect most pathological processes at an early stage of development. Do not neglect this type of diagnostics—seek specialists in a timely manner.

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