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For ct brain scan is contrast dye used and if not, why not?

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Possibly: Ct scan of the head can be done either with or without contrast injection. It depends of what your symptoms are and what the doctor that ordered the ct scan is looking for.

Answered 4/20/2014

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A member asked:

For ct brain scan is contrast dye used and if not, why not?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paul Baez answered

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