Benefits, Risks and Limitations of a CT liver scan Benefits

• Painless
• Fast
• Inexpensive
• Precise

Risks and Limitations

• Radiation exposure
• Not suitable for pregnant women
• Requires patient to lie still for long periods of time
• Patients with chronic pain may require sedatives
• Patient may have to hold his or her breath during the scan
• Allergic reaction to contrast material
• Kidney reaction to contrast material