Book NCCT Whole Abdomen at one of the leading diagnostic centres, Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy, an NABL & NABH Accredited Diagnostic Centre that provides the highest level of Radiology & diagnostic imaging services. Non-Contrast Computed Tomography (NCCT) of the whole abdomen can offer detailed, cross-sectional imaging of the organs in the abdomen and the pelvis, helping doctors to assess urinary stones, abdominal pain without a clear cause, any abnormalities in the organs, calcifications, and more, with no intravenous contrast material.

About NCCT Whole Abdomen

NCCT Whole Abdomen is a non-contrast CT examination that uses X-rays and computer processing to produce cross-sectional images of the abdomen and, when included, the pelvis. It can depict the liver; the gallbladder; the pancreas; the spleen; the kidneys; the adrenal glands; the bowel; the urinary bladder; the pelvic organs; the lymph nodes, and surrounding structures, depending on the area of the scan that is prescribed. This test can be ordered to get a doctor's detailed picture of the parts involved in abdominal or pelvic diseases. Useful for the identification of many urinary tract stones, some calcifications, and for the assessment of selected structural abnormalities.

What is NCCT Whole Abdomen?

The CT scanner then shoots numerous X-rays from multiple angles; a computer then creates multiple slices, cross-sectional images of the abdomen and pelvis. An intravenous contrast injection is not needed for this test. The resulting images provide doctors with an evaluation of the size, shape, position, and density of organs, as well as the detection of particular abnormalities, such as fluid collections, stones, calcifications, and organ structure changes. The medical indication for the scan and the scan protocol/covers will vary according to the doctor's request.

Common Reasons for NCCT Whole Abdomen

• Abdominal Pain: Useful in the investigation of chronic/ill-defined abdominal pain.
• For Urinary Tract Stones: Many stones inside the field of scan of the kidneys, ureters, or bladder are detected.
• Suspected Urinary Obstruction: May show stones and dilatation of the urinary tract.
• Kidney Abnormalities: Aids in evaluating some specific structural abnormalities of the kidneys.
• Liver and Pancreatic Assessment: Provides information on the anatomy and may detect certain abnormal conditions of these organs.
• Abdominal Calcification: Identifies abdominal organs and other abdominal structures with calcifications.
• Pelvic Organ Assessment: Gives an overview of the urinary bladder and the organs of the reproductive system within the scan coverage.
• Follow Up on Known Findings: May require re-evaluating some abnormalities seen on previous imaging studies.

Conditions Evaluated

Kidney and Urinary Tract Stones

NCCT is very useful in the detection of numerous stones of the urinary tract. It can aid in the identification of their size, volume, and number and can demonstrate urinary tract dilatation and obstruction.

Liver and Gallbladder Abnormalities

A scan is able to show a lot of detail about the liver and gallbladder region, and it may provide information that the liver is enlarged or that the gallbladder has calcifications present and certain structural liver changes are occurring. Sometimes people are recommended to use ultrasound instead for the first time if they think they might have gallstones; additional imaging may be needed to identify liver lesions.

Pancreatic Abnormalities

The aim of NCCT is to demonstrate the pancreas and those surrounding structures; it may sometimes provide details of some abnormalities. To help thoroughly investigate suspected inflammation, cancer or complications of the pancreas, contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be required.

Spleen and Adrenal Glands

The examination has cross-sectional images of the spleen and adrenal glands which may aid the identification of some structural abnormalities, calcifications and changes in organ size. Depending on specific findings, other imaging may be needed to characterize findings.

Bowel and Intestinal Abnormalities

NCCT may capture some areas of the small bowel and/or the large bowel and may demonstrate some abnormalities in the structure and/or enlargement or surrounding tissue alterations. Imaging with contrast material might be more appropriate for some inflammatory conditions and bowel complications.

Urinary Bladder and Pelvic Structures

The scan allows a determination of the state of the urinary bladder and the structures in the pelvic area within the examination region. It could detect certain types of stones and abnormalities in the calcifications and structural issues, but ultrasound or MRI and/or specific testing might be necessary to evaluate them in greater depth.

Abdominal and Pelvic Calcifications

Many urinary stones, even those not detected by other methods, can be identified by NCCT. By their location, their appearance can help determine if other evaluation is required.

Fluid Collections and Surrounding Tissue Changes

A selected study of fluid collections and of changes (abnormalities) in the tissues that surround parts of the abdomen may be identified by NCCT. Further imaging might be required to ascertain its cause and full extent.

Why Choose Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy?

Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy is a NABL & NABH Accredited Diagnostic Centre with the facilities of Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Pathology. Our diagnostic imaging practice emphasizes the use of proper imaging protocols, optimal imaging acquisition, patient comfort, and reporting. The imaging team implements examination protocols that allow quality inspection of images that help in the correct and clinically useful medical diagnosis.

Book Your NCCT Whole Abdomen

If your doctor has advised you to get an NCCT Whole Abdomen scan, please make an appointment at Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy. Take your prescription, previous CT and ultrasound reports, and any other medical records that might be relevant (if available). These records might aid the radiologist with future comparisons and comparisons over time.