A member asked:

I don't want a chest ct for throat clearing and rib pain.too much radiation in my 60 yrs. can i request an mri and will it give same results?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

NO: No. To ensure you don't have a serious medical problem. I suggest you get the reqauested CT scan.

Answered 3/24/2020

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