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Will i get contrast for a sinus ct?

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

No: Not usually for assessing allergic and bacterial sinusitis.

Dr Korona agreed

Answered 8/26/2017

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A member asked:

Will i get contrast for a sinus ct?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Dr Korona agreed

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