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Does hippocampus atrophy show up on an mri?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Yes,: but they may need to do special sequences in addition to the standard brain in order to detect subtle changes.

Answered 8/14/2014

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