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Would brain damage caused by a blow to the head show up on an mri?

Q: would brain damage caused by a blow to the head show up on an mri?

Brain injuries &amp; MRI: Some brain injuries show on MRI, like contusion, bleeding, etc. Not all injuries show on an MRI. Concussion may appear as no injury on MRI.

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Brain injuries & MRI: Some brain injuries show on MRI, like contusion, bleeding, etc. Not all injuries show on an MRI. Concussion may appear as no injury on MRI.

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Answered 5/18/2016

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A member asked:

Would brain damage caused by a blow to the head show up on an mri?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Olav Jaren answered

Dr Altman agreed

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