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A member asked:
Is there a better way to look at the spleen instead of ct? i have had 5 this year and i am scared. but the pain is all spleen symptoms.
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Ultrasound: I understand your concern over excessive x-ray exposure. You need to ask your doctor as to why this is needed and whether MRI or ultrasound would provide the same or better results.
Answered 11/9/2016
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