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How do brain rumors show on an mri ?

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Examples: Some nice MRI pictures and case examples here: http://ucbraintumorcenter.Com/files/conference-2011/4_gaskill_how%20to%20read%20your%20mri.Pdf.

Answered 8/29/2020

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It depends: There are many different types of brain tumors with variable appearances on a brain mri. Most appear as an abnormal mass of tissue often with edema (fluid/swelling) in the surrounding brain tissue. Many (but not all) tumors will enhance with contrast dye making them stand out against the normal non-enhancing brain tissue.

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Answered 5/15/2015

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