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What image tests are available for pregnant women?

Asked March 23, 2009

What image tests are available for pregnant women?

Expert answer

It depends how far along you are in your pregnancy. Throughout pregnancy MRI and Ultrasound are safe forms of imaging. However, the use of X-ray or CT scans will be restricted to shield the fetus from the radiation, based on the gestational age of the fetus.

Answered July 23, 2009

You also want to avoid any test that utilize radioactive isotopes such as PET scans, I-131 scans, Bone Scan, or MUGA scans.

Answered August 30, 2009

You also want to avoid any test that utilize radioactive isotopes such as PET scans, I-131 scans, Bone Scan, or MUGA scans.

Answered August 30, 2009

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