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A member asked:

If your head ct with and without contrast come back normal does that mean it's not a brain tumor?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Likely: That is certainly very reassuring. However, if the symptoms you had that resulted in the ordering of this test continues or worsens, an MRI can be performed, which offers greater resolution and detail.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Michael Korona answered

Specializes in Radiology - Interventional

Not 100%: Mri more sensitive.

Dr Armstrong agreed

Answered 7/1/2012

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Chances of 21yr old female having brain tumor? No cancer hist. Sympt. Headaches all around head. Already had non contrast CT done, was norm.

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Can head CT w&wo contrast cause brain tumors?

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Ct scans good for catching brain tumors? I did a CT scan several months ago because i was having head and neck pain. The CT scan turned out to be normal, but the head and neck pain have returned. I was wondering what the odds are that the CT scan missed

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I recently had a Head and Neck CT scan. One without and one with contrast. What are the chances a brain tumor causing symptoms was missed?

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Is a head CT with contrast sufficient to rule out a brain tumor? Reason I had it was head and neck pain left side for 6 months. Pain still present.

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