“Can children have a chest CT scan?”

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“Can children have a chest CT scan?”

My daughters doctor is thinking about ordering a chest CT scan. Can children have a chest CT scan?

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Yes.

**Phillip Shaffer** Radiologist Columbus, OH · Accepted Answer

Phillip Shaffer Radiologist Columbus, OH

Of course. Your doctor wouldn't order it unless it were possible

**Donald R. Massee** Radiologist Riverside, CA · Accepted Answer

Donald R. Massee Radiologist Riverside, CA

Yes they can.

**Lance Adam Cohen** Radiologist Scottsdale, AZ · Accepted Answer

Lance Adam Cohen Radiologist Scottsdale, AZ

Of course, children do have CT scans for many reasons.

**Malcolm K. Hatfield** Radiologist Racine, WI · Accepted Answer

Malcolm K. Hatfield Radiologist Racine, WI

yes