Re: Dangers of too many ct scans?

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It is my understanding that MRI's do not show as well as CT scans, but they are sometimes used. My 8 year old daughter has had 6 scans, and that is a concern we talk about regularly with her surgeon. So far, the benefits have outweighed the possible future side effects of radiation exposure.

 

 

On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 2:39 AM, cathy <cathyhula@...> wrote:

My son, 15, is suspected to have a third ctoma.  Since he has already had 3 ct scans in the last 3 years, I am nervous about another one.  WOuld an MRI be able to detect the ctoma or are the ct scans necessary.  Thanks for your help!

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[Guest guest]

CT is better but mRI is safer.

Dr. Arun Gupta,ENT Surgeon,India

On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 1:09 PM, cathy <cathyhula@...> wrote:

 

My son, 15, is suspected to have a third ctoma. Since he has already had 3 ct scans in the last 3 years, I am nervous about another one. WOuld an MRI be able to detect the ctoma or are the ct scans necessary. Thanks for your help!