Hi - My mother's doctor just ordered an abdominal CT scan as a follow up on some recurring symptoms from a number of years ago. I'm doing some research on her behalf and have found everyone on these boards to be very informative.
My current question is what is the benefit of doing a CT scan over an MRI?
I've read CT scans expose patients to large amounts of radiation, and I want to follow up with this doctor and ask if an MRI could indicate similar conditions without risk of exposure. Thanks for any insight.
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