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Is it possible for mri or ct scan to detect brain cancer?
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Yes: A CT scan can detect a brain tumor, but will be better able to detect a tumor if it performed with IV contrast. Mri with contrast can detect very small tumors that may not be seen with a ct scan.
Answered 5/1/2015
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