Single CT scan in kids low risk for cancers, but 4 or more CTs increases risk

For children under age 18 years, a single computed tomography (CT) scan is not associated with an increased risk of brain tumours, leukemia or lymphoma, but exposure to 4 or more scans before adulthood more than doubles the risk, according to new research in Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ).

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