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Can mri of the lumbosacral spine show infection without contrast?
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Yes. MRI does not : Need contrast enhancement and is a great imaging device for making a diagnosis of infection inthe spine whether it involves bone ( osteomyelitis ), disc ( discitis) or an epidural abscess.
Answered 12/9/2013
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