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Doc wants me to get a ct scan of swollen string of nodes in my neck. have already had 4 in my life. what are my other options?

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Dr. Paul Velt answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Seems like a lot : There is increasing need for young people like yourself to limit the number of CT. I would suggest that you can consider an ultrasound . Should that show anything then you can get another CT or MRI.

Answered 3/24/2020

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