CT Scan

Diagnostic CT scanning at Thomson Medical Centre including standard, CBCT, and coronary CT angiography, with radiologist-reported results typically available same day.

Thomson Medical Centre provides a full range of computed tomography (CT) scanning services through its hospital imaging department, equipped with multi-detector CT (MDCT) scanners capable of high-resolution cross-sectional imaging with rapid acquisition times. CT is the modality of choice for emergency and elective evaluation of the chest, abdomen, pelvis, and head, offering exceptional spatial resolution for bone, vascular, and parenchymal structures. Standard CT protocols available at Thomson Medical include chest CT for pulmonary nodule characterisation, lung cancer screening, and interstitial lung disease; abdominal and pelvic CT for appendicitis, bowel disease, renal calculi, and abdominal masses; brain CT for stroke, haemorrhage, and trauma; and neck CT for thyroid, lymph node, and airway assessment. CT coronary angiography (CTCA) is a key preventive cardiology offering, providing non-invasive assessment of coronary artery calcium scoring (CACS) and coronary lumen status as an alternative to invasive catheter angiography — particularly valuable for patients with intermediate cardiovascular risk. Cone-beam CT (CBCT) is available for high-resolution dental and maxillofacial imaging, useful in implant planning, temporomandibular joint assessment, and endodontic workup. Low-dose CT of the chest is offered as a lung cancer screening protocol for high-risk individuals (long-term smokers or occupational exposure history). All CT scans are performed by experienced radiographers with dual-energy or spectral protocols available for complex cases. Radiologist reports are typically delivered within 24 hours, with same-day reporting for urgent and screening cases. Contrast-enhanced protocols with iodinated contrast agents are available where clinically indicated, with appropriate pre-scan allergy and renal function checks performed.