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Just did a normal mri on my neck & the radiologist advised me lymphnodes are ok - would the neck mri show if something was wrong with them?
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Sometimes: It could only show enlargement, fluid collection or necrosis. If suspect, biopsy or pet scan would yield additional information.
Answered 2/13/2013
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Yes: Mri is very good for evaluating the lymph nodes of the neck. When lymph nodes become abnormal, they usually get bigger and/or change shape. If you have a history of cancer, it is possible that MRI could miss very, very early metastatic disease in the lymph nodes, but in general, if your lymph nodes are normal size and shape on mri, there is nothing wrong with them.
Answered 6/10/2014
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