Computed Tomography (CT) Scanning of the Chest Would Be Least

question 26

Multiple Choice

Computed tomography (CT) scanning of the chest would be least useful for which of the following?

• A) To evaluate the large vessels of the mediastinum
• B) To evaluate the pleura
• C) To evaluate lung masses
• D) To evaluate patients with asthma

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