Can a CT scan miss ovarian cancer?

Answer by  Belle (75)

Occasionally, if improperly done; it's best to get both a CT scan and a PAP Smear and always, always request a second opinion.

Answer by  RobertDawn (22)

Well it's sad to say but yes, a Ct scan can miss an ovarian cancer (or any other type of) if the cancerous cells are not enough to be a mass that can be seen, usually 5 mm.

Answer by  Simsim (69)

No, CT scans are meant to check the organ sectionally, and are used as a standrad testing for cancer. The latest scanning is however a PET CT Scan

Answer by  mansi (521)

If it's large enough to be seen, then ovarian cancer could be detected from a full body ct scan. But PET scan would be a better alternative. You don't need to go through so much radiation to check for an ovarian cancer, a simple ultrasound can detect masses.