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With chronic pain when do i need to get a ct scan of neck?

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Dr. Michael Korona answered

Specializes in Radiology - Interventional

Not sure. : Need physical exam with possible x-rays of neck progressing to MRI of the neck/cervical spine. In some cases ct or ct cervical myelogram are needed.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

With chronic pain when do i need to get a ct scan of neck?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Korona answered

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

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