Question 1

is there any possible way that my doctor could have mistakin cancer on an mri of my upper back for arthritis?

Accepted Answer

MRI: Possible?  Lots of things are possible. Probable? Not likely. Cancer usually looks very different on an MRI than arthritis on mri. If you are very worried, a second opinion by a different doctor may soothe your fears.

Question 2

what does cancer look like on an mri?

Accepted Answer

See below: This depends on the type of cancer and where it occurs. Usually, however, it shows up as a growth/mass and tends have tissues that light up with the intravenous contrast/dye. Sometimes it causes what's called "mass effect". Eg, a brain tumor may cause normal brain tissues to be displaced and compressed; a pancreas mass may cause obstruction of bile flow & thus jaundice, etc.

Question 3

is cancer typically bright white on an mri? i thought cysts and fibroids usually showed up not so brightly on an mri.

Accepted Answer

Depends: Bright white depends on how the scan was done and as we say what sequence you see it on.  If on a T2 type sequence then there are still other possibilities such as fluid and cysts to name a few.  It is best to look at what you are talking about.  Talk your doctor for a more definitive approach to what they saw.

Question 4

does mri show cancer?

Accepted Answer

MRI provides an: Anatomic image. It shows normal and unexpected things characterizing make up and behavior. Suggests benign or malignant, but need biopsy to prove..

Question 5

would an mri be able to show pituitary cancer?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The most common pituitary tumor is an adenoma which is benign.  Cancer is very rare in the pituitary gland.

Question 6

would an mri scan show cancer of the esophagous?

Accepted Answer

See answer: Endoscopy is the best exam for identifying an esophageal cancer! a barium esophogram may also help in detection. Chest ct or MRI may have benefit in staging a known esophageal cancer - discuss with you dr.

Question 7

a mri show abnormalities in marrow.. can that means cancer?

Accepted Answer

MRI: Without having MRI report sent over for review, no telling what it may be.

Question 8

what can cause a reactive post auricular node just under 1cm for 2 years...
hasn't got bigger.
i had an mri...
all clear.. 
cancer scares me.
i'm 23.

Accepted Answer

Do not worry: Even mild issues like dandruff can cause pre-auricular lymph node to become palpable. If it has not grown in two years, let it be.

Question 9

will mri scans show cancer?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Mris can show cancer in the brain, spinal cord, liver, muscle, and breast. . But mris aren't usually done to "screen" for cancer. The MRI must be done with certain dyes (called contrast agents) to look for cancer. If you had an MRI for another reason, and you are wondering if it would have shown cancer, ask your doctor. It depends on how the test was done and whether contrast was given.

Question 10

can mri detect stomach cancers?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It would depend on the type and stage of cancer. Some stomach cancers spread superficially through the mucosa and may not be detectable by MRI. Biopsy and examination of the tissue by a pathologist is the gold standard.

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Is there any possible way that my doctor could have mistakin cancer on an mri of my upper back for arthritis?

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What does cancer look like on an mri?

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Is cancer typically bright white on an mri? i thought cysts and fibroids usually showed up not so brightly on an mri.

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Does mri show cancer?

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Would an mri be able to show pituitary cancer?

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Would an mri scan show cancer of the esophagous?

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A mri show abnormalities in marrow.. can that means cancer?

A member asked:

What can cause a reactive post auricular node just under 1cm for 2 years... hasn't got bigger. i had an mri... all clear.. cancer scares me. i'm 23.

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Will mri scans show cancer?

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Can mri detect stomach cancers?

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