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What cavernous carotid artery flow void on my mri mean?

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Need CT angiogram: Flow void on MRI means that in flow is not seen with MRI technique this could be artefact. Ct angiogram or angiogram can help to make sure that artery is ok.

Answered 6/10/2014

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