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Encephalitis, can you tell me if swelling will show on the mri scan?
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Encephalitis: MRI's are normally quite sensitive in showing radiological changes in the brain in a patient with encephalitis. While not a 100% positive they are normally quite sensitive, especially to any form of swelling.
Answered 4/22/2015
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