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Should i be concerned if my 11 yr old has to have a ct of his head and orbits w/ and w/o what does this mean?

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More info: I would really need to know why the doctor ordered the scans to give you any useful information. I'm sorry, but there are just too many possible reasons to order these scans.

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Answered 12/27/2013

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