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Can a ct scan miss a brain tumor?
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Yes!: I have seen this happen occasionally when brain tumors occur in the back part of the brain (posterior fossa) where the ct scan can be distorted by the bones. It is rare, however.
Answered 1/26/2019
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Yes: Especially if done without contrast. Mri with contrast is the superior mode of detection.
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