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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Frederick Ruppanswered
36 years experience
Depends...: Depends if it is a real finding or artifactual. Was gadolinium contrast used or not? Is it symptomatic? (why would you receive a neck mra at 33 yo?).
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Frederick Ruppanswered
36 years experience
Rarely.: Rare allergies.
Very rare nsf if poor kidney function.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Frederick Ruppanswered
36 years experience
Probably not.: Depends on size and level of pain. Probably not.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Frederick Ruppanswered
36 years experience
Low.: 2 cm, calcified, etc. Would be worrisome.
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Rupp is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Rupp is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, LA
Graduated 1987MD
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