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What is an mri without contrast?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

It is: a standard MRI examination performed without the injection of intravenous contrast material("dye"). Some types of MRI studies require contrast, others don't.

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Answered 1/31/2018

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