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Would a CT Scan Detect Melanoma?

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royaleWchz
royaleWchz

Hello All,

  I recently have been going through a variety of tests for unrelated things, which included a contrast CT of my neck about a 2 months ago. After this test, I found a small lump at my hairline that is below a mole. I haven't felt it grow, but it is somewhat hard. 

  I am not too sure how long this has been there for and likely could be months (likely before CT). I showed it to my family doctor who is sending me for an ultrasound to characterize it and called it a nodule. This appointment is next Friday but am curious, if this lump was there during my CT, and the mole/lump is melanoma related, would the CT scan have noticed that?

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  • lynda20916
    lynda20916 royaleWchz

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    CT scans are usually incapable of showing a lump unless it's about the size of a number 2 pencil eraser.  So, if the lump wasn't very large, I believe it wouldn't have appeared on the scan.  

    Best of luck to you!

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