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Can disc hernia be seen on a radiology image of the back?
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Yes: A herniated disc is best seen on MRI but can also be seen on ct.
Answered 10/8/2015
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Yes: Mri is the most accurate way and reliable way to see disc herniation. Although ct scans can sometimes allow a radiologist to see a disc herniation.
Answered 4/2/2014
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Not with x ray: By x-ray no by MRI yes by ct without contrast, possible by ct myelography yes. By myelogram, see defect of disc.
Answered 9/28/2016
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