On rare occasions : On rare occasions, we can see soft tissue/bone lesions on MRI that have non specific findings, while a radiograph (x-ray) may have a specific finding that allows to confirm a specific diagnosis. This should be evaluated on case by case scenario.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Xray is complimentar: An xray exam can be complimentary to an mri. Occasionally a small bone fracture, particularly if not recent, may not be easily discernable on mri. A change in bone structure such as a focal density may not be fully appreciated on mri. Small calcifications in the soft tissue such as those of phleboliths in a hemangioma may not be realized on mri.
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