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Can a diagnosis of a cervical bulging disc be made by a non contrast ct scan?
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Cervical spondylosis: A non contrast ct scan can resolve a bulging disc in a thin person. A MRI or myelogram ct scan provides better resolution of the pathology.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Yes but...: A non-contrast ct is horribly inferior to an mri, but yes, it is still possible.
Answered 4/13/2014
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