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I just wanted to know can mri and a ct miss a brain tumor somehow?

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Dr. Elena Vezza answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Only if very small: If a tumor is very small, it is possible to miss. A CT or MRI with contrast can be helpful

Answered 5/30/2018

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