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CT PNS Alternative
I have done the Brain MRI recently and doctor asked to go for CT PNS
My question is can BRAIN MRI be the alternative for CT PNS as the brain MRI also show the facial structures.
Please advise.
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Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil
Allergist/Immunologist
28 yrs exp
Bangalore
Both modes are different. An MRI cannot visualise Bony structures and are better for assessing soft tissues as tumours etc. However, for assessment of para nasal sinuses, a CT PNS is the correct mode and the region being assessed is below the brain so the doctor requesting the CT scan of PNS region is justified.
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Dr. Baisali Sarkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
12 yrs exp
Kolkata
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Dr. Varunkumar J
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
8 yrs exp
Puducherry
Good afternoon
MRI BRAIN shows brain parenchyma
CT PNS shows Paranasal sinuses nose
Kindly follow ur surgeons advice
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Dr. Chirag Yashlaha
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
9 yrs exp
Indore
No my frd
Both are totallly different
If doctor adv ncct pns , kindly get it done to see sinuses and septum
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