A patient is preparing to undergo computed tomography (CT)of the thorax.Which of the following are indications for this procedure? Select all that apply.
A)Detect aortic aneurysms.
B)Evaluate retroperitoneal lymph nodes.
C)Determine blood, fluid or fat accumulation in the pleuritic space.
D)Differentiate tumor from tuberculosis.
E)Evaluate renal calculi.

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A CT scan of the thorax can detect aortic aneurysms (A), determine blood, fluid, or fat accumulation in the pleural space (C), and differentiate a tumor from tuberculosis (D). Evaluating retroperitoneal lymph nodes (B) and evaluating renal calculi (E) are better indications for a CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis.

A Patient Is Preparing to Undergo Computed Tomography (CT)of the Thorax.Which