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Is an MRI or CT scan better for sinuses?

I am a 30 year old male. I want to know if an MRI or CT scan is better for the sinuses?

1 Answer

It matters what the exam is searching for. Currently, CT is a more traditional method for sinus evaluation allowing the best evaluation of bones as well as excellent evaluation of mucosa. MR is more limited for bone analysis. CT had radiation exposure. MR does not.