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What are they looking for in a ct scan of sinuses?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Sinusitis and others: Ct is better in determining the presence of chronic sinusitis, but also whether obstruction exists for all sinus passages.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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