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Is A MRI A Better Option To Avoid Unnecessary Radiation?
I was recently treated for adnexal b cell lymphoma. I received 4 rounds of chemotherapy. I received a Pet Scan in April of 2014 that indicated that the lyphoma in the eye orbit was gone. However they discovered a perihilar infiltrate in my left lung. I consulted a pulmonologist who administered a bronchoscopy on 04/21/14. 3 biopsies were taken. Brushings were administered and cytological tests were conducted. All tests came back negative for lung cancer. The pulmonologist gave me antibiotics for a bacterial infection that was found. Now I am to have a ct scan on July 25,2014 to see if the infiltrates have disappeared. I was wondering what to expect from this ct scan? Why expose me to more radiation. Why was not an MRI recommended?
Mon, 25 Aug 2014
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I understand your concern but if see the difference between CT and MRI then both have their on limitation and indication so CT is very much advisable in your case to see the anatomical structure of hilar region and this gives good image than the MRI because of the more air medium, hope this helps.
Well come to HCM
I understand your concern but if see the difference between CT and MRI then both have their on limitation and indication so CT is very much advisable in your case to see the anatomical structure of hilar region and this gives good image than the MRI because of the more air medium, hope this helps.
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