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For years i've had inflamed inferior turbinates. i'm now scheduled for a ct scan prior to an op. can i get a magnetic resonance instead? is it safer?

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Dr. Paul Velt answered

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You can: MRI of the sinus tissue is perfectly fine to evaluate the tissues and sinuses. It is safe. CT is safe as long as not in excess. CT will better show the bones. Either are excellent ways to look at sinuses

Answered 3/12/2020

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A member asked:

For years i've had inflamed inferior turbinates. i'm now scheduled for a ct scan prior to an op. can i get a magnetic resonance instead? is it safer?

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