Get your NCCT Upper Abdomen done at a NABL & NABH Accredited Diagnostic Centre with all advanced facilities in the field of Radiology & diagnostic imaging at Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy. By using NCCT (no dye) of the upper abdomen, doctors may get very detailed cross-sectional images of the organs in the upper abdomen to tell if there is any abnormality in the organs, suspected kidney or urinary (urinary) stones, suspected abdominal (belly) pain, and other issues without first having to put any special liquid into the bloodstream.

About NCCT Upper Abdomen

An NCCT exam of the upper abdomen may provide imaging information and a computer program, which allows detailed images to be created of the upper stomach. It is able to show a pretty good picture of an organ depending upon the amount of material being scanned, such as the pancreas, spleen, liver, gallbladder, kidney, adrenal gland, etc. It may be ordered if physicians want to gather more information on the organs in the abdomen, abdominal stone deposits, physical injuries, or other abnormalities. Intravenous contrast dye is not regularly used, and NCCT may be helpful in detecting some types of urinary stones and calcifications.

What is NCCT Upper Abdomen?

Non-Contrast Computed Tomography (NCCT) is a particular kind of computed tomography. The X-ray beam rotates around the patient's body as many X-ray images are taken during the procedure, and a computer combines the pictures into cross-sectional images. The images help in identifying the size, shape, and locations of abdominal organs and can be useful for the doctor to detect some abnormalities, which include stones, calcifications, fluid accumulation, and structural changes. Where an image of the blood vessels, inflammation, masses, or other information is needed, a CT scan with contrast material might be suggested instead.

Common Reasons for NCCT Upper Abdomen

• Abdominal Pain: Helps to investigate pain in the upper abdominal area which may be new or sudden.
• Suspected Urinary Stone: Efficiently identifies many of the stones in the kidneys and in the upper urinary tract, particularly if a non-contrast stone protocol is ordered.
• Kidney Abnormalities: Helps to detect some abnormalities in the structure of the kidney.
• Liver Abnormalities: Gives information on liver size, liver density, liver calcification, and some liver structural abnormalities.
• Pancreatic Assessment: May be useful to detect some of the abnormalities within the pancreas, and may need to combine contrast imaging to evaluate the pancreas if suspected of having a disease in this site.
• Gallbladder and Biliary Conditions: May demonstrate a few gallstones or areas of abnormal tissue near the gallstones; gallstone sonograms occur more frequently to make an initial diagnosis of gallstones.
• Abdominal Trauma: Depending upon patient condition and imaging protocol, may be utilized to evaluate abdominal trauma.
• Raised "calcified" areas or tissues: May show areas or tissues that are denser in the abdomen, which may be due to scars or deposits.
• Known Abnormalities Follow-Up: It might be required to take an extra look at certain abnormalities that were previously identified.
• Additional evaluation of findings: Supports evaluation of abnormalities detected during the clinical examination and/or other imaging tests.

Conditions Evaluated

Kidney and Urinary Tract Stones

Many stones of the kidney and upper urinary tract can be found with NCCT. It may assist in delineating their size, number, and site, and may demonstrate whether there are any accompanying changes (e.g., urinary obstruction).

Liver Abnormalities

The scan will produce detailed images of the liver which are useful to assist identification of liver enlargement, liver calcifications and some liver structural changes. The majority of liver lesions need to be characterized using contrast-enhanced CT, MRI or ultrasound.

Pancreatic Abnormalities

NCCT will be able to show the outline of the pancreas and other surrounding tissues, and may be able to identify some abnormalities. If acute pancreatitis, a pancreatic mass, or a complication is suspected, further imaging, often contrast-enhanced CT or MRI, may be needed depending on the clinical situation.

Gallbladder and Biliary Region

The exam may be able to assess the gallbladder area and the surrounding tissue. In some cases, CT does not pick up any gallstones, and ultrasound is the first test to look for gallstones.

Spleen and Adrenal Glands

NCCT can create pictures of the spleen and the adrenal glands, which can help distinguish between certain structural abnormalities such as calcifications and/or changes in size. Additional imaging might be desired to further define or characterize findings.

Abdominal Calcifications

The scan can detect calcium in the abdomen, inside or near the organs or blood vessels. The presence of these and their appearance can aid physicians in their judgment of whether they should investigate further.

Abdominal Masses and Structural Changes

The structural size of the area (enlargements), masses, or other abnormalities (such as tumors) can be seen in NCCT. Some measurements can only be better done with contrast imaging (or other tests).

Fluid Collections and Surrounding Tissues

It could be useful to identify a few specific body fluids or an excess or loss of fat and tissues around the organs in the abdomen. This relies on the clinical situation and scan protocol, and the skill to determine the cause and extent of them.

Why Choose Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy?

Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy is an NABL & NABH Accredited Diagnostic Centre where they have the opportunity to attend Radiology, Nuclear Medicine services, and Pathology services. Our key areas of diagnostic imaging services focus on selecting appropriate imaging protocols, imaging acquisition that provides optimal quality images, patient comfort, and reporting. An appropriate examination protocol is adhered to by the imaging staff to enable the correct and clinically relevant diagnosis.

Book Your NCCT Upper Abdomen

Your doctor might have ordered that you have an NCCT scan of the upper abdomen; please make your appointment with Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy. Bring any medicines to the practice, any old CT and/or Ultrasound notes, and any other notes if there are any that are pertinent to your condition. Such records can also be used to make comparisons and evaluations over time by the radiologist.