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Will a sinus ct show the brain?

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Dr. John Barbuto answered

Part of it: Study not done to evaluate brain so not reliable for this; however, some of brain will show up on sinus CT.

Dr Munshower and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 2/5/2017

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