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If something were pressing on my spinal cord such as abscess or infection how would this be diagnosed/ tested for?
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MRI : Mri is an excellent diagnostic study preferably with intravenous contrast to define this type of pathology.
Answered 3/26/2013
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The best test ...: Is a ct or MRI of the area of the spine thought to be involved based on signs and symptoms.
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