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which cancers require w/o/w IV contrast
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 Posted: Wed Jul 25th, 2012 01:19 pm
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Dr Fishman,

What cancer dx's  would require w/o/w IV contrast?  specifically for abd/pel but also regarding brain


 Posted: Fri Jul 27th, 2012 06:03 pm
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i would say all cancers. beyond looking at bone mets which is fine w/o IV contrast you are limited with non-contrast CT in looking at the liver, kidneys, pancreas etc. I recomend a good IV bolus for all oncology CT studies
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