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Doctors, what are the risks of a ct scan on a teenager ?
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Risk vs Benefit: The main risk is that a small amount of radiation is used during the procedure which can slightly increase the risk of developing cancer in the future. The real question is why is the CT being ordered? If the benefit of diagnosing a problem with CT is greater than the miniscule risk of developing cancer in the future, get the CT. Remember there is also a risk of missing a disease without the CT
Answered 1/30/2015
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