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Can an mri show meningitis in the brain? what about sinusitis or any sinus inflammation ?
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A contrasted MRI: Would show inflammation of the brain lining ( meningitis ). It would also show the sinuses.
Answered 1/19/2018
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MRI scan: Yes, it can show meningitis but it is not the best imaging study for sinusitis as sinuses are bony cavities that is best studied with ct scan. Mri scan is good for soft tissue lesions in head and neck.
Answered 1/19/2018
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Yes: A MRI can show meningitis as enhancement on a contrast study of the brain. As well sinusitis and sinus disease will often show up.
Answered 1/19/2018
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Yes : Mri may show findings in some cases that might be specific for diagnosis of meningitis. To evaluate the meninges on MRI brain, study needs to be done with contrast (gad). Overall MRI has low sensitivity when it comes to diagnosis of meningitis, in a suspected case, more definitive testing such as lumbar puncture should be done.
Answered 6/10/2014
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