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HRCT thorax
I got one hrct scan done during covid 2.5 years ago and I had to get one more hrct due to persistent severe chest pain 3 months post covid but nothing was found but the pain started aggravating and it persisted even after 2 years so I had to get 3rd HRCT thorax recently. This time it found an accessory muscle in chest.
I want to know if the exposure to radiation affects the breast tissue and if it has increased the breast cancer risk ?
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if there if valid explanation to do this investigation.
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No.However unnecessary radiation is not good. Pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Fatima Mamnoon
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13 yrs exp
New Delhi
No it does not increase the risk for breast cancer.
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
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12 yrs exp
Greater Noida
no..but indication must be there for ct
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
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10 yrs exp
Kakinada
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If there is valid indication you dont need to worry about radiation exposure
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