Sinuses X-rayFrom our partner site on breast cancer, MyBreastCancerNetwork.com.
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: 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 symptoms.
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