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Do enlarged adenoids show up on ct scans?
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Yes: Your ENT doctor can see the amount of enlargement.
Answered 6/10/2014
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They can: Enlarged adenoids can be recognized on ct scan performed of head and neck usually for a different reason. Most ENT and pediatricians from imaging stand point utilize a lateral radiograph of neck to assess adenoidal size. This involves much less radiation.
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