Illustration of Examples of structures visible on a CT scan

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Organs that may be examined during a computed tomography (CT) scan include the lungs, liver, and kidneys.

ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerAdam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerHoward Schaff, MD - Diagnostic Radiology
Last RevisedJuly 6, 2009

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