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Cite this article as: Boulanouar A, Khajmi H, Jalal H, Tounsi A. 2025. Diagnostic reference levels based on clinical indications for paediatric computed tomography examinations at the Mohammed VI University Hospital Center in Marrakech-Morocco. Radioprotection Radioprotection 60( 4): 297 – 305. https:// doi. org / 10.1051 / radiopro / 2025008