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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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CT sinus results show chronic sinusitis unspecified....does this mean I finally have relief and can get this fixed...5 months sinus pressure ...reassure me :)?

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I am trying to find out if a sinus ct scan has a radiation dose that is low or high? I was told by the radiologist that it would be 500 mgycm per centimeter. Is this low or high? I am trying not to get much radiation due to other ct scans Ive had.

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Why do I need an MRI w/wo contrast before I even have an appointment. I had an MRI 2 years before but they say it isn't acceptable? I also had a CT which showed air fluid level in sphenoid of 7mm and maxillary sinus disease. Do I need to see a neuro?

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Daily migrains. CT scan relevealed mucous in sinus cavities...took antibiotic...no help. still get them. been 5 weeks now. what to do next?

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