A patient is preparing to undergo computed tomography (CT)of the spine.Which of the following are indications for this procedure? Select all that apply.
A)Identify infectious organisms present in the bone marrow.
B)Determine the presence of paraspinal cysts.
C)Monitor bone marrow response to chemotherapy.
D)Identify vascular malformations.
E)Detect congenital anomalies, such as spina bifida, meningocele, and myelocele.

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CT scans of the spine are used to determine the presence of paraspinal cysts (B), identify vascular malformations (D), and detect congenital anomalies such as spina bifida, meningocele, and myelocele (E). CT is excellent for visualizing bone detail and abnormalities in soft tissue density, making it suitable for these indications. However, it is not used to identify infectious organisms in the bone marrow (A) or monitor bone marrow response to chemotherapy (C), as these are better assessed with other imaging modalities or laboratory tests.

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