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Is it dangerous to get a ct head scan on 2 year old boy?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

No: Unnecessary radiation exposure should be avoided. All diagnostic xrays slightly increase lifetime risk. Whether to perform a CT is therefore a risk/benefit analysis: if the benefit outweighs the minimal risk, it is appropriate to perform the test.

Answered 1/5/2019

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