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Ct scan or mri for swollen lymph nodes which is better? whats the difference?
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Depends on origin: You don't use MRI or ct scan just to look at a lymph node. They are used to evaluate where and what is causing the lymph node to enlarge and which one is best should be determined by the condition being worked up. Ask your doctor.
Answered 7/19/2016
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