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What are the benefits of doing a mri with contrast? i had one without contrast and it was normal. they are wanting to rule out anything in my inner
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MRI: Some abnormalities are only visible when made brighter with contrast enhancement, others are more easily delineated or more accurately assessed. It depends what they are looking for. Sometimes contrast not necessary.
Answered 7/13/2020
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Better exam: contrast can help light up lesions that are not see on noncontrast exams.
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