CT Scan and Radiology

Chest CT Scan

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Fast & Reliable Reports You Can Trust
Accurate Reports Delivered On Time
Advanced Imaging Technology for Clear Diagnosis
Expert Radiologists Reviewing Every Scan

Chest CT Scan — About the Test

A Chest CT Scan (Computed Tomography of the Chest) produces high-resolution, cross-sectional images of the lungs, airways, mediastinum (space between the lungs), pleura (lung lining), ribs, and major thoracic blood vessels. It reveals detail far beyond what a standard chest X-Ray can show — detecting subtle lung nodules, interstitial lung disease, and pulmonary emboli that X-Rays miss entirely. Types of Chest CT at Medall: * HRCT Chest (High Resolution CT): Ultra-thin slices optimised for detailed lung parenchyma imaging — the gold standard for interstitial lung disease (ILD), COVID-related lung fibrosis, bronchiectasis, and subtle infection patterns. No contrast required. * Plain CT Chest: Standard cross-sectional scan for lung masses, mediastinal lymph nodes, pleural effusion, and chest wall. * Contrast CT Chest: With IV contrast — for tumour characterisation, mediastinal mass assessment, and vascular structures. * CT Pulmonary Angiogram (CTPA): Contrast CT specifically optimised for pulmonary embolism detection — considered the gold standard for diagnosing PE. HRCT Chest near me and CT scan near me — available at multiple Medall centres. Book online for same-day or next-day appointments.

What Happens During a Chest CT Scan? (5–15 Minutes)

Key benefits of this package include:

Step 1 — Before the scan: Remove metal items from the chest area — necklaces, underwire bras, piercings. No gown change is usually required. For contrast CT or CTPA, 4 hours fasting and a creatinine test are required.
Step 2 — Positioning: Lie on the CT table on your back with your arms raised above your head — this moves the arms out of the chest image. Remain still during the scan.
Step 3 — Breathing instructions: You will be asked to take a deep breath and hold it briefly during the scan — typically two or three breath-hold commands. This prevents breathing motion blur, which is critical for lung imaging quality. Each breath-hold lasts 5–10 seconds.
Step 4 — The scan: The table moves through the CT ring while X-ray images are captured in milliseconds. For HRCT, multiple sequences are taken in different breathing phases (inspiration and expiration).
Step 5 — Done: Scan takes 5–15 minutes depending on the type. Total department time approximately 20–30 minutes. Radiologist report ready within 4 hours.

What a Chest CT Scan Can Detect

Lungs and Airways

Lung nodules — small solid or ground-glass lesions (may require follow-up Lung-RADS protocol)

Lung cancer — primary bronchogenic carcinoma, cavity lesions, hilar masses

Lung metastases — secondary deposits from extrathoracic primary cancers

Pneumonia — consolidation patterns, extent of infection, complications (abscess, empyema)

COVID-19 lung involvement — ground-glass opacity, crazy-paving pattern, fibrosis (HRCT)

Pulmonary tuberculosis — cavitation, tree-in-bud pattern, pleural involvement, lymph node involvement

Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) — honeycombing, reticulation, ground-glass on HRCT

Bronchiectasis — dilated, thick-walled airways

Emphysema — lung parenchymal destruction

Bronchial stenosis or obstruction

Pleura (Lung Lining)

Pleural effusion — fluid around the lung

Pleural thickening — from prior infection, asbestos, or malignancy

Pleural mesothelioma

Pneumothorax — air in the pleural space

Mediastinum and Heart

Mediastinal lymphadenopathy — enlarged lymph nodes (lymphoma, sarcoidosis, metastasis)

Mediastinal masses — thymoma, germ cell tumours

Aortic aneurysm or dissection — incidental finding

Pericardial effusion

Vascular (CTPA)

Pulmonary embolism — clots in the pulmonary arteries (gold standard diagnosis with CTPA)

Pulmonary hypertension signs — dilated pulmonary artery

FAQs

Chest CT detects lung cancer, infections (including TB and COVID fibrosis), pulmonary embolism, interstitial lung disease, pleural effusion, and mediastinal abnormalities — with far more detail than a chest X-Ray.

HRCT (High Resolution CT) uses ultra-thin image slices to reveal fine lung detail — the standard investigation for interstitial lung disease, bronchiectasis, and COVID-19 related lung changes. It does not require contrast injection.

For plain CT or HRCT — no preparation needed. For contrast CT or CTPA — 4 hours fasting and a pre-scan creatinine test are required. Your booking team will advise on scan type.

A chest X-Ray is a quick, low-radiation overview. Chest CT provides cross-sectional, high-resolution detail that reveals small nodules, subtle infections, and vascular abnormalities invisible on X-Ray. CT is used when more detail is needed than an X-Ray can provide.

Yes. Chest CT is the gold standard for lung cancer detection. Low-dose CT (LDCT) chest is used specifically for lung cancer screening in high-risk individuals (heavy smokers, aged 50–80). If a suspicious nodule is found, follow-up imaging and biopsy are arranged.

The scan itself takes 5–15 minutes. Report ready within 4 hours.

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