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My dr. ordered a ct of my sinuses for excruciating pain in sinus. i'm so afraid bc this is my 3rd ct scan in 3 yrs all for diff reasons. cancer? :'(
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ENT doc: Your problem requires the expertise of an ENT surgeon. If you've already seen an ENT surgeon with no resolution of problem, get a second opinion from an ENT surgeon with special expertise in sinus disorders.
Answered 7/28/2015
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