I am having a CT scan of my head tomorrow. Do I have to take out my earrings?

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Yes, any jewelry within the areas of the head down to the pelvis need to be removed, except for jewelry on the arms and legs since those areas are not going to be included in your scan.

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Yes, any jewelry within the areas of the head down to the pelvis need to be removed, except for jewelry on the arms and legs since those areas are not going to be included in your scan.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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