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Can brain damage caused by a blow or shock to the head show up on an mri?

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Dr. Alfred Parkhill Hand answered

Yes: Yes, but not always. Some damage may take years to be visible on mri.

Dr Ibrahim and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/20/2017

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