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Endocrionligists.nuerologist report saysnormal intracranial appearances onmri, refuses ct scan of head and put it in my medical file.how do i diagnose?

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Dr. William Singer answered

Near equal : If your concern is an abnormality of brain structure then MRI is the preferred test. Cat scan may not offer more information.

Dr Korona agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Amy Levine answered

MRI vs CT: Mri is a far better test than ct. If MRI is normal, there is no reason to get a ct for chronic symptoms.

Dr Widman agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

Endocrionligists.nuerologist report saysnormal intracranial appearances onmri, refuses ct scan of head and put it in my medical file.how do i diagnose?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. William Singer answered

Dr Korona agreed

Dr. Amy Levine answered

Dr Widman agreed

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