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I had a ct and didnt know in my first week of pregnancy. it was abdomen/pelvic with contrast. did this harm the baby or put them at risk for cancer?

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A member asked:

I had a ct and didnt know in my first week of pregnancy. it was abdomen/pelvic with contrast. did this harm the baby or put them at risk for cancer?

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