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I had a mri on my ankle, which showed a probable tear of the ligament. what can probable mean?
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Probable: I believe radiologists use the term "probable" when they are highly suspicious of a particular diagnosis but not 100% sure. Certain pathologies may give off a similiar appearance on mri.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Exactly that: They think there is a tear but not sure.
Answered 10/7/2012
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