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What are the dangers of having a ct scan of the brain and one of the cervical spine(neck) about 1 hour apart for a 42 year old male of 170 lbs.?

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Ct scan: Radiation from cat scans are potentially harmful but these tests are not ordered frivolously . Clearly failure to make a potentially serious diagnosis far out weighs the risk of radiation. One time event in a male low risk.

Answered 12/21/2012

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