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I have a rare autoimmune disease and have had ct scans for three yrs. of chest/abs pelvis now i have pulsatile tinnitus i had cta,ctv,(both contrast)head/neck.angiogram head/neck.now having ct of temporal bone.is this a lot of radiation.i am 65 tyou?
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It is more than usual but does not seem to be too much radiation. Pl discuss in future this concern with both the ordering MD and the radiologist. Many CTs can be done with low dose now. Good luck.
Answered 4/25/2022
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