CT with contrast.

[JoJo0611]

Is it normal for you to have a CT with contrast as well as endoscopy with biopsy. When being diagnosed. 

[RMJ]

31 minutes ago, JoJo0611 said:

Is it normal for you to have a CT with contrast as well as endoscopy with biopsy. When being diagnosed. 

This is not standard when looking for celiac disease.  Is it CT enterography? That type of CT can be used when looking for Crohn’s disease or IBD.  CT will see more of the small intestine than can be seen during an endoscopy, as well as the large intestine.

[JoJo0611]

I was told it was to see how much damage has been caused. But just told CT with contrast not any other name for it. 

[Scott Adams]

They may want to also eliminate other possible causes for your symptoms/issues and are doing additional tests. 

Here is info about blood tests for celiac disease--if positive an endoscopy where biopsies of your intestinal villi are taken to confirm is the typical follow up.

 

 

[JoJo0611]

I didn’t know there were different types of CT. I’m not sure which I had. It just said CT scan with contrast. 

[Scott Adams]

It’s actually very common for doctors to order both an endoscopy with biopsies and additional imaging like a CT scan with contrast, depending on your symptoms. The endoscopy with biopsy is the gold standard for diagnosing celiac disease because it allows doctors to directly examine the small intestine and check for villous atrophy. A CT scan, however, doesn’t diagnose celiac disease but can help rule out other causes of abdominal pain, weight loss, anemia, or inflammation. Your doctor may be looking for complications, structural issues, or conditions that can mimic celiac symptoms. So while the CT isn’t part of routine celiac testing for everyone, it is normal if your doctor wants a more complete picture of what’s going on.

[JoJo0611]

Thank you.