radiobiology question

profilesandy 1990

 

Problem #

4: 

A pregnant patient underwent 2 abdominal CT examination

s. Assuming a typical 

absorbed dose to the abdomen from a single

CT exam

of this type

to be 15 mGy estimate:

a)

Effective dose to the foetus

b)

Risk of childhood cancer

c)

Risk of severe mental challenge

Are any of the radiation related risks significant enough to recommend medical abortion?

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