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I am getting a brain mri without contrast. what sort of things can this pick up?

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Dr. Dariush Saghafi answered

Good details without: An MRI without contrast can see exquisite architectural detail of the brain but it may be having difficulty with picking up small masses.

Dr Sadoun agreed

Answered 5/15/2014

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A member asked:

I am getting a brain mri without contrast. what sort of things can this pick up?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dariush Saghafi answered

Dr Sadoun agreed

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