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Can barium swallow detect small cysts, mass or tumors in the throat? or ct scan or mri is better?

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Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

Throat: No. The barium is helpful for the esophagus but won't detect anything small. See an ENT for an endoscopy. You may need a scan as well

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 12/30/2014

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A member asked:

Can barium swallow detect small cysts, mass or tumors in the throat? or ct scan or mri is better?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

Dr Munshower agreed

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