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Does a brain tumor show on a xray?
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Depends: It depends on the type of X-ray. A plain X-ray, probably not. A CT scan or MRI, probably yes.
Answered 8/27/2014
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No: A CT scan or MRI would be the test of choice.
Answered 8/27/2014
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