{"id":5600,"date":"2019-10-24T18:37:52","date_gmt":"2019-10-24T10:37:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/?page_id=5600"},"modified":"2026-01-12T17:03:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T09:03:12","slug":"computed-tomography","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/en\/screening-and-diagnosis\/computed-tomography\/","title":{"rendered":"Computed Tomography"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"scroll-section-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-12\"><strong>You can find these in this article:<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6\"><a href=\"#section-A\">CT Principle<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6\"><a href=\"#section-B\">CT Uses<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6\"><a href=\"#section-C\">CT Safety<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6\"><a href=\"#section-D\">Patient safety tips prior to the examination<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6\"><a href=\"#section-E\">Diagnosis of Cancer &#8211; Imaging Tests <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_margin=&#8221;page-margin-top&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"services-list single\"><div class=\"service-box\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"320\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC_5377-480x320.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium-thumb size-medium-thumb lazyload\" alt=\"\u96fb\u8166\u6383\u63cf\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC_5377-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC_5377-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC_5377-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC_5377-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC_5377-670x446.jpg 670w, https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC_5377-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC_5377-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC_5377-285x190.jpg 285w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC_5377-480x320.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium-thumb size-medium-thumb lazyload\" alt=\"\u96fb\u8166\u6383\u63cf\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC_5377-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC_5377-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC_5377-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC_5377-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC_5377-670x446.jpg 670w, https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC_5377-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC_5377-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC_5377-285x190.jpg 285w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/noscript><div class=\"service-details\"><h4>Computed Tomography<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;padding-left-30&#8243; el_id=&#8221;section-A&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Generally used to assess head, neck, breast, abdominal and pelvic regions&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:18|text_align:center|color:%235e3327|line_height:1.8&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Noto%20Sans%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-A&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;What Is CT Scan?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:center|color:%235e3327|line_height:1.8&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Noto%20Sans%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; el_width=&#8221;10&#8243; accent_color=&#8221;#ffa800&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1627452208371{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]A CT scan uses a narrow X-ray beam operating at a high energy level to capture cross-sectional images of inside organs from many different angles and create a detailed 3D images with advanced computer technology.<\/p>\n<p>While CT provides superior image resolution of bony structures, capturing images of soft tissues requires the use of contrast agents for better visualisation. Taking abdominal examination as an example, contrast agent, which blocks X-ray penetration via soft tissues, can highlight the structural organisation of the intestine.<\/p>\n<h3>How Does CT Scan Work?<\/h3>\n<p>It is generally used to assess head, neck, breast, abdominal and pelvic regions. With regards to the surveillance of cancer, CT is commonly applicable for monitoring the lesions in thorax, abdominal and pelvic regions.<\/p>\n<p>Below is the information regarding the uses, safety issues, concerns of undergoing a CT examination and its advantages and limitations in comparison with other types of imaging modalities.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full-width&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;page-margin-top-section&#8221; el_class=&#8221;flex-box&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1539766293556{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1536849658368{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;padding-bottom-128 column-limited&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;padding-right-100&#8243;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;CT Uses&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:center|color:%235e3327|line_height:1.8&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Noto%20Sans%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-B&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; el_width=&#8221;10&#8243; accent_color=&#8221;#ffa800&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1627452393152{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]CT scan has been used in a wide variety of areas, notably for disease detection including cancer, brain lesions such as stroke and abscess, calculi and inflammation, acute bone injury, cardiovascular disease, as well as lung infection and tuberculosis. Also, it is frequently used to guide biopsy, monitor treatment progress and do planning for surgery or radiation therapy.<\/p>\n<p>If you are interested, please reach out to one of our staff members for an appointment.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"whatsapp-link\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85230015994\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"fab fa-whatsapp\"><\/i> <b>WhatsApp Contact Us<\/b><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1540466200596{background-image: url(http:\/\/quanticalabs.com\/wptest\/medicenter-new\/files\/2018\/10\/placeholder.jpg?id=3750) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6571&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large-thumb&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_margin=&#8221;page-margin-top&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11771&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large-thumb&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;padding-left-30&#8243; el_id=&#8221;section-C&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;CT Safety&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:center|color:%235e3327|line_height:1.8&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Noto%20Sans%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-C&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; el_width=&#8221;10&#8243; accent_color=&#8221;#ffa800&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1627452462760{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>Radiation<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Despite the much higher radiation exposure in undergoing a CT examination compared to general X-ray, the risk of developing cancer from radiation is less than one per 2,000 patients with reference to the information provided by NHS. Reducing radiation exposure without comprising the diagnostic quality of images has been made possible with the team\u2019s effort at our centre.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>Pregnancy<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>While the impact of radiation emitted from a CT scan on pregnancy might not be significant, doctors may still suggest having other radiation-free imaging examinations such as Ultrasound or MRI if possible. Female patients should check with their doctor before scheduling the examination if they are pregnant or breastfeeding.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>Allergy<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Less than 1% of patients who are allergic to the contrast agents might experience mild side effects such as itchy skin, nausea, pain over site of injection, shivering and warm sensation. In severe cases, there might be breathing difficulty and hypotension. For patients with severe kidney failure or undergoing hemodialysis, it is possible to develop nephrogenic systemic fibrosis as an adverse reaction to the contrast agents. Death, which might also occur in serious case, is rarely seen. Patients are advised to drink a large amount of water to allow rapid and efficient excretion of the remaining contrast agents out of the body.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full-width mc-parallax&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;page-margin-top-section&#8221; parallax=&#8221;content-moving&#8221; parallax_image=&#8221;11657&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1598530031123{background: #ffffff url(https:\/\/www.hkioc.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/shutterstock_742359706.jpg) !important; background-position: center;background-repeat: no-repeat;background-size:cover;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;padding-top-89 padding-bottom-100&#8243;][vc_column el_id=&#8221;section-D&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Patient safety tips prior to the examination&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:1.8&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Noto%20Sans%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-D&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; el_width=&#8221;10&#8243; accent_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1627452480388{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row_inner top_margin=&#8221;page-margin-top-section&#8221; el_class=&#8221;flex-box&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"info-box\"><h3>\u98f2\u98df<\/h3><p>Food intake is not allowed for at least 4 hours and only water is allowed before the procedure for some CT examinations.<\/p><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"info-box\"><h3>\u5065\u5eb7\u72c0\u6cc1<\/h3><p>Patients should inform us of any diseases such as renal insufficiency, current medications, history of drug allergy or other health conditions such as pregnancy. For patients having seafood or contrast allergy, premedication should be taken at 12 hours and 2 hours before the procedure.<\/p><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"info-box\"><h3>\u7cd6\u5c3f\u75c5\u60a3\u8005<\/h3><p>Patients should inform us of the use of Biguanides, and in case of taking metformin or other medication of the same drug class, patients should not take it on the examination day and within 48 hours after contrast injection. Other medications can be taken as usual.<\/p><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;white align-center large&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element white align-center large\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Should there be any issues, radiographers are there to provide as much assistance as possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;padding-top-89&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1598581786593{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column el_id=&#8221;section-E&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Diagnosis of Cancer&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:18|text_align:center|color:%235e3327|line_height:1.8&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Noto%20Sans%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-E&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Imaging Tests&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:center|color:%235e3327|line_height:1.8&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Noto%20Sans%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; el_width=&#8221;10&#8243; accent_color=&#8221;#ffa800&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1627452489627{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]Common tests for diagnosing cancer includes blood test, urine test, imaging test, biopsy and genetic test. Apart from diagnosing cancer, these investigations can also localise the primary site, differentiate the specific cancer cell type, perform cancer staging, identify whether there is metastasis, formulate treatment plan, monitor disease progression and detect recurrence. Below is the information regarding different tests.<\/p>\n<p>If you are interested, please reach out to one of our staff members for an appointment.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"whatsapp-link\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/85230015994\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"fab fa-whatsapp\"><\/i> <b>WhatsApp Contact Us<\/b><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;12&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;padding-top-89&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603858858311{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;inner-box-wrapper&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1599729873427{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11793&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large-thumb&#8221;][vc_empty_space]<h3 class=\"box-header large align-center\">Ultrasound<\/h3>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603858120637{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>Applications\uff1a<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Localize the site of primary cancer<\/li>\n<li>Guide biopsy<\/li>\n<li>Detect pathological change of tissues and vascular flow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Strengths\uff1a<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No radiation is involved<\/li>\n<li>Short examination time<\/li>\n<li>Real-time monitoring of change is allowed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Limitations\uff1a<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Low penetration power to deep tissues<\/li>\n<li>Low spatial resolution<\/li>\n<li>Operator-dependent result<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Learn More&#8221; color=&#8221;warning&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hkioc.com.hk%2Fen%2Fscreening-and-diagnosis%2Fultrasound%2F|title:Ultrasound|target:%20_blank|&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;inner-box-wrapper&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1599729879231{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11796&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large-thumb&#8221;][vc_empty_space]<h3 class=\"box-header large align-center\">CT<\/h3>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603858395099{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>Applications\uff1a<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Localize the site of primary cancer<\/li>\n<li>Detect pathological change of tissues<\/li>\n<li>Guide biopsy<\/li>\n<li>Allow cancer staging<\/li>\n<li>Formulate treatment plan<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate treatment effectiveness<\/li>\n<li>Detect recurrence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Strengths\uff1a<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Short examination time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Limitations\uff1a<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Radiation is unavoidable<\/li>\n<li>Relatively low spatial resolution for soft tissue structures such as muscle and nerve<\/li>\n<li>Risk of contrast allergy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;inner-box-wrapper&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1599729899093{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11799&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large-thumb&#8221;][vc_empty_space]<h3 class=\"box-header large align-center\">PET-CT<\/h3>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603858591579{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>Applications\uff1a<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Localize the site of primary cancer<\/li>\n<li>Detect pathological change of tissues<\/li>\n<li>Guide biopsy<\/li>\n<li>Allow cancer staging<\/li>\n<li>Predict prognosis<\/li>\n<li>Formulate treatment plan<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate treatment effectiveness<\/li>\n<li>Detect metastasis or recurrence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Strengths\uff1a<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High sensitivity in picking up cancer at early stage<\/li>\n<li>High accuracy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Limitations\uff1a<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Radiation is unavoidable<\/li>\n<li>Injection of radiotracers is needed<\/li>\n<li>Might not be suitable for diabetic patients<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Learn More&#8221; color=&#8221;warning&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hkioc.com.hk%2Fen%2Fscreening-and-diagnosis%2Fpositron-emission-tomography-pet-ct%2F|title:PET-CT|target:%20_blank|&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;inner-box-wrapper&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1599729909899{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11802&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large-thumb&#8221;][vc_empty_space]<h3 class=\"box-header large align-center\">MRI<\/h3>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603859114372{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>Applications\uff1a<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Localize the site of primary cancer<\/li>\n<li>Detect pathological change of tissues<\/li>\n<li>Differentiate benign tumor from malignant cancer<\/li>\n<li>Formulate treatment plan (i.e. localisation for surgical planning or radiation therapy)<\/li>\n<li>Monitor treatment progress<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate treatment effectiveness<\/li>\n<li>Detect recurrence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Strengths\uff1a<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No radiation is involved<\/li>\n<li>Better image resolution for soft tissue structures such as muscle and nerve<\/li>\n<li>Multi-planar 2D and 3D images are available<\/li>\n<li>Contrast allergy is rare<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Limitations\uff1a<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Metallic object is contraindicated in a MRI suite<\/li>\n<li>Risk of claustrophobia<\/li>\n<li>Long examination time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Learn More&#8221; 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