Generally the head goes in first. This is the default setting on most CT scanners.
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They are just as they say. An abdominal cat scan is just of that area and a pelvic cat scan is just of that area. Usually if an abdominal cat scan is ordered a pelvis is included so as to cover all things in both areas but if a pelvic cat scan is ordered it usually does not include the abdomen.
do lymph nodes show on a cat scan
You do not have to stay home after a CAT scan. The procedure has no residual effects. After you leave the clinic or hospital, you can resume normal activities if you are otherwise healthy.
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Without. I had a cat scan this morning for that very reason and no contrast was needed.