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Does hippocampus damage/atrophy show up on a single mri scan?

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MRI: I am a little unclear on the question. If the damage exists, then an MRI should pick it up. If it is seen on one study, then it should also be seen on subsequent evaluation.

Answered 7/7/2014

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