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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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