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What can an mri with contrast show that an mri without contrast cannot show?
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Enhancement: Contrast causes enhancement of certain structures, like abscesses, making them much easier to see. In addition, the differential diagnosis hinges sometimes on whether a structure enhances or not with contrast.
Answered 9/26/2018
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