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Why would the doctor ask someone to wait 3 months for another cat scan?
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Follow up in 3months: Depends on the finding. Some things change slowly, so you need time to determine if there is an actual change vs artifact from positioning, inspiration, etc. It can be anxiety provoking - there should always be a conversation between your radiologist and primary physician. Feel free to ask the reasoning behind clinical decisions. Stay informed
Answered 12/22/2014
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