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Would a lipoma on the rib cage in my back show up on a mri of the spine?
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Probably: A lipoma should be able to be diagnosed on an m ri.
Answered 2/4/2018
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Might not: Lipomas are made of the same fat tissues as that of normal surrounding fat and therefore may not be differentiated from the surrounding tissues on MRI exam.
Answered 6/14/2018
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