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What could a dark spot on the left temporal part of the head mean following a ct scan?

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Dr. Joyce Pastore answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Skin lesion: CT scans do not cause burns or trauma to the skin. It may just be a coincidence. If it does not go away on its own or gets larger, see a dermatologist.

Answered 8/9/2014

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