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Should i get at ct scan? im getting upper back pains

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Dr. Michael Korona answered

Specializes in Radiology - Interventional

Get checked: By your doctor. Mri or other imaging such as ct or ct myelogram may be needed.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 1/1/2014

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