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I am65. within 4 years i had 2018-2020 yearly ct of chest/abdomen/pelvis with contrast. now for another problem i had cta and ctv both with contrast of brain. angiogram of brain with contrast and ct of temporal bone is this a lot of rads. i had mris?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 35 years experience
It is unusual but still not in a harmful area. Pl discuss with ordering MD when she/he orders a test about radiation and with the radiologist when having a test
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Answered Apr 26, 2022
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