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I had a mri and a ct scan both contrast. info on both are different, lymph nodes in abdominal show in ct scan but normal in mri. which is more realiab?
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MRI: Gives better resolution of soft tissue and ct scanning is more useful for bone. I would trust the MRI results but best to ask the physician ordering the tests.
Answered 3/12/2020
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