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Does a cervical spine ct include thyroid, pharnyx etc?
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On the edge : Settings are for the spine. But other structures may be in the field of view. Accuracy is enhanced when the focus is specific.
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Yes: While targeted for the bones and tissues surrounding the cervical spine, it does include the pharynx and thyroid.
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