I Had CT Scan Of Abdomen And Pelvis With Oral

Posted on Wed, 31 Jul 2019

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Question : i had CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with oral and iv contrast due to abdominal pain. im having tailbone pain coccyx area especially when i sit down. i also have rectal ache and burn. i feel something soft outside rectum. would the Ct scan have picked up a colon mass or a coccyx mass on spine? im concerned...

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Possible rectal prolapse. Require per rectal examination

Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir

I can certainly understand your concern.

I have worked through your attached query in detail.

This looks like a rectal mass which is picked up the CT scan with oral contrast.

The mass could probably represent a prolapse or an internal hemorrhoid.

It's advisable to consider a per rectal examination to identify the origin of the swelling and to determine it's nature and plan further course of management.

I suggest you not become too concerned as such swellings are very common and relatively benign in large proportion of individuals.

Post your further questions if any.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (2 hours later)

can a CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with iv contrast and oral contrast see a spinal tumor on coccyx or tailbone area?

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
CT scan cannot pick up the same

Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir

I can certainly understand your concern.

CT SCAN of abdomen with contrast cannot pick up tumours of coccyx or spine.

Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad