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Is head mri is safer than ct scan ? my doctor told me to a ct scan but concerned about irradiation ? so do they have the same indications ?
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MRI: Is generally a better test. Depends on the indication. Ct does have radiation but is a small amount.
Answered 7/15/2017
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