... I'm hoping someone here will know what a Stealth scan is. I'm to have a series of tests in Chicago, and my neuro has ordered a CT scan with infusion, as well as a Stealth CT scan with infusion. Any information is appreciated, I'm sure it's not as exotic as it sounds! Thanks!..... ... (15 replies)

... Teri, CT scan with infusion and Stealth CT with infusion sounds like it would be the same as we call a CT scan with contrast (dye). All that means is they would start an IV in your hand/arm and give you dye so they can see better. They may just say it differently than we do. I don't know what stealth means. If i find out I'll let you know. Wow they sure have a bunch of... (92 replies)

... Hi Charlotte! The tests I'll be having done in Chicago are: EMG and SSEP studies (not real sure what SSEP is); Gait lab study, CT scan of head w/infusion (I don't like the sound of that one); Stealth CT w/infusion (there they go again, with that 'infusion' word!) @T1-T8, T8-L2, L3-S1; MRI of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine (then she's written,'dedicated lumbar and... (92 replies)

... Past history renal cancer, recent adenoma of colon (precancerous ) Recent back pain mid Thoracic area. MRI without infusion shows 6 mm round T1/T2 hypo intense structure with surrounding edema. There is enhancement of this structure post contrast. neurologist states has to be biopsied. Neurosurgeon ordered PET scan with CT He states in terrible place it is behind... (1 replies)