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Had thoracic mri without contrast, was told they would do contrast if they saw something that they wanted a closer look at. they didn't so am i clear?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

It depends what : your doctor was looking for, but if it wasn't cord demyelinating disease, inflammation,or neoplasm,you are probably OK..

Answered 9/29/2016

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