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Sinuses X-ray |
| Overview Risks Results |
| Alternative Names: |
| Paranasal sinus radiography; X-ray - sinuses |
| What the risks are: |
| There is low radiation exposure. X-rays are monitored and regulated to provide the minimum amount of radiation exposure needed to produce the image. Most experts feel that the risk of most X-rays is smaller than other risks we take every day. Pregnant women and children are more sensitive to the risks of X-rays. |
| Special considerations: |
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A CT scan of the sinuses is often preferred over X-rays because CT offers superior cross-sectional imaging capability and the opportunity to identify other possible causes for the presenting symptoms. |
Sinuses |
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